NEWS RELEASE
WELLINGTON COUNTY ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police have charged a Harriston resident with two criminal charges in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation.
On February 18 at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address within Harriston.
As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old of Harriston is charged under the Criminal Code with the following:
- assault - spousal
- assault with a weapon - spousal
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph at a later date.
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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