NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Acton resident with seven Criminal Code charges in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation.
On December 1, 2024, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address in Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old of Fergus, has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following:
- Assault - Spousal
- Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm - Spousal
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court (two counts)
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order (three counts)
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing. The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.
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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