NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Brantford resident with two criminal charges stemming from an intimate partner violence investigation.
On January 4, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address within the Town of Erin.
As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old of Brantford, has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following:
- Uttering Threats - Damage Property
- Harassing Communications
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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