(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) On January 1, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an Intimate Partner Violence (I.P.V.) investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old male from Centre Wellington, 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 January 2, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old male from South Bruce, has been charged with Spousal Assault with a Weapon, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On January 4, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old male from Dorchester, was charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order contrary to the criminal code. The accused was held for bail.
On January 12, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with Spousal Assault and Forcible Confinement, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.
On January 13, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with 3 counts of Assault Caused Bodily Harm, Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and Uttering Threats to Damage or Injure an Animal, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On January 17, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old male from Wellington North, has been charged with Spousal Assault with a Weapon, Spousal Assault, Disobey Court Order, and Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On January 18, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an IPV investigation in the town of Erin. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old male from Mississauga has been charged with Assault Caused Bodily Harm, 3 counts of Spousal Assault, Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke or Suffocate or Strangle Another Person, and Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Spousal, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On January 20, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old male from Minto, 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 January 20, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, a 60-year-old male from Guelph/Eramosa has been charged with Spousal Assault Causing Bodily Harm contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On January 25, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered in to an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Mapleton. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old female from Mapleton 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 January 26, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered in to an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Wellington North has been charged with Failing to Comply with Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
On January 26, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old male from Caledon East has been charged with three counts of Failing to Comply with Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.
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