NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP - The Wellington County OPP has charged a Mount Forest resident with assault in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation.
On Oct. 5, 2024 at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address in Mount Forest.
As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old of Mount Forest, has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following:
- Assault - Spousal
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
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 $2,000.
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