NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH — On Feb. 28, 2025, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a Chatsworth resident in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation.
On Feb. 28, 2025, at approximately 7 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of an assault in Arthur.
As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old of Chatsworth is charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with:
- Assault
- Mischief
- Uttering Threats-cause death or bodily harm
- Fail to comply with probation order
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim(s).
Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:
- Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212
- Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440
- Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
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