(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing charges after a report of multiple historical domestic incidents in North Perth.
On July 16, 2021, just after 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a domestic occurrence in Listowel. During the investigation, it was learned that one person had been assaulted on two occasions, and sexually assaulted.
As a result, a 61-year-old resident of Brampton was arrested and charged with:
– Assault (two counts)
– Forcible Confinement
– Sexual Assault with a Weapon
– Assault with a Weapon
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.
Victims of and domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.
If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
