OPP Rescue Victim After 911 Call With No One On Line #SpeakOut #NeverLiveInFear

(PETERBOROUGH COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after receiving a 911 call related to intimate partner violence (IPV).

On October 23, 2025, just prior to 8:00pm, Peterborough County OPP were dispatched to an address in Peterborough County based on a 911 call that had been received. Call takers received the 911 call, but no one was on the line. The call taker was able to hear a couple arguing in the background with one of the parties crying and asking for their phone. The call taker was able to identify an address based on previous calls from that phone number, so officers were dispatched.

Upon arrival, officers located the accused and after speaking with them, an arrest was made.

A 66-year-old male was arrested and charged with;

• Assault – spousal

• Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle

• Fail to comply with Probation Order

• Mischief under $5,000

• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

The accused was held for Bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can contact the Victim Services of Peterborough Northumberland for assistance. A toll-free call can also be placed to 1-888-822-7729 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, do not hesitate, call 9-1-1.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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