OPP say three investigations involved alleged harassing communications, while a fourth involved domestic mischief
Norfolk County OPP say four people have been charged following four separate intimate partner violence investigations reported between August 17th and 20th.
The first investigation began late Monday, August 17th, when officers responded to a Norfolk County address following a report of harassment. Police say the victim had been subjected to ongoing, unwanted electronic communications.
A 17-year-old Kitchener resident was arrested and charged with harassing communications. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.
On Wednesday, August 19th, officers responded to a separate Norfolk County address around 10:28 p.m. following a report of mischief.
Police say two people had an interaction on the property, after which one person damaged the other's personal belongings.
A 53-year-old Norfolk County resident was arrested and charged with mischief — domestic. The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Simcoe at a later date.
The following day, Thursday, August 20th, officers responded to another harassment complaint at a separate Norfolk County address around 2:56 p.m.
Police say the victim had again been subjected to ongoing, unwanted electronic communications.
A 42-year-old Burlington resident was arrested and charged with harassing communications. That accused is also scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.
Later that evening, around 9:10 p.m., officers responded to another harassment complaint at a separate Norfolk County address. Police say the victim was subjected to ongoing, unwanted electronic communications.
A 28-year-old St. Thomas resident was arrested and charged with criminal harassment and failure to comply with an undertaking.
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe.
The OPP reminds anyone experiencing intimate partner violence that help is available. Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation can be reached at 1-800-264-6671. In an emergency or if someone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
