(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON)
On March 4, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an Intimate Partner Violence (I.P.V.) investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Palmerston, has been charged with two counts of Spousal Assault, and Utter Threats to Cause Death contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On March 5, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, a 41-year-old male from Guelph, has been charged with Failure to Comply with Probation Order and Failure to Comply with Release Order . The accused was held for bail.
On March 6, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 61-year-old male from Fergus, has been charged with Voyeurism. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On March 6, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Palmerston has been charged with Failure to Comply with Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On March 10, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with Spousal Assault, Mischief under $5000, and Cruelty to Animals, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On March 13, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 56-year-old male from Erin, was charged with Criminal Harassment and Disobey Order of Court, contrary to the criminal code. The accused was held for bail.
On March 17, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old male from Fergus, has been charged with Spousal Assault, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On March 19, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old male from Alliston, has been charged with Spousal Assault and Assault Cause Bodily Harm, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On March 27, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Center Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old male from Fergus, has been charged with three counts of Spousal Assault, Michief Under, and Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke, contrary to the Criminal Code. 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
