(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with several domestic assault charges following an investigation conducted by police yesterday.
On August 4, 2021 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Huron OPP members responded to a residence in Brussels after receiving a call from assistance from the victim. Upon arrival police met with the victim and the subsequent investigation revealed they were a victim of domestic assault.
Police later located and arrested the accused without incident.
A 47-year-old from Brussels is now facing charges consisting of:
· Assault with a Weapon – 2 counts
· Assault – 2 counts
· Assault Cause Bodily Harm
· Utter Threats
The accused has since been release from custody with an upcoming court appearance.
Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help you. One organization you can contact is Victim Services – Huron County at 519-600-4108.
If you are in an immediate crisis, please call 9-1-1.
