NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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WELLINGTON NORTH TWP — On Sept. 24, 2024, at approximately 2 p.m., The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation into an incident of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the Township of Wellington North.
As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old female from Arthur, has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following:
- Assault - Spousal, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Assault with a Weapon - Spousal, contrary to the Criminal Code
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph, at a later date.
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
Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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