Intimate Partner Violence Investigation Results In Charges

One person is facing multiple charges in the Municipality of North Perth.

On December 27th, 2024, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police launched an investigation following a report of intimate partner violence.

A 51-year-old male resident of Listowel is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Assault - Spousal

• Assault - Choking (two counts)

• Mischief

• Assault (two counts)

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on February 24th, 2025.

Victims of intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. You can contact Victim Services of Huron-Perth at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling 1-519-600-4108.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.hpc rimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.