On December 18, 2023, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in Brockton and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.
As a result of the investigation, a 22-year-old Municipality of Brockton resident has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Spousal Assault – three counts
- Forcible Confinement – two counts
- Uttering Threats
- Domestic Mischief
- Fail to Comply with Probation – two counts
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.
Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
