GUELPH-ERAMOSA TWP – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a local resident with two criminal offences in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation.
On March 13, at around 6 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP commenced an investigation of intimate partner violence at an address in Rockwood.
As a result, a 32-year-old from Rockwood was charged under the Criminal Code with spousal assault and spousal assault with a weapon, police said in a news release.
Police said the accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date.
The OPP said it does not release the names of the accused in intimate partner violence investigations to protect the identity of the victim(s).
If you, or someone you know, is a victim of intimate partner violence and sexual assault and needs support, there are local resources available to help including:
- 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 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.
