(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of intimate partner violence.
At approximately 8:44 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to a disturbance at an address in Norfolk County.
It was determined that two individuals were engaged in a verbal dispute inside a residence on the property, which prompted a call to the police.
Shortly after the responding officers arrived at the scene, one of them was physically assaulted by one of the individuals involved. No injuries were reported.
As a result, the individual was taken into custody.
Charged with the following alleged offences is a 29-year-old individual from Norfolk County:
- Assault a Peace Officer,
- Fail to comply with Probation Order (two counts).
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.
Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation can be contacted at 1-800-264-6671.
The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario.
In case of immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1 for prompt assistance.
