Prince Edward County OPP have charged one person in relation to an incident of intimate partner violence.
Just before 5:30 p.m. on Monday, OPP responded to reports of an argument that escalated inside a residence located in Picton.
As a result of an investigation, one person has been charged with the following:
- Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
- Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle – three counts
- Assault spousal – four counts
The name of the suspect has been withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.
If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Alternatives for Women 24/7 for support, advice, or 24-hour crisis intervention at 613-476-2787. The Sexual Assault Centre for Quinte and District is also available 24/7 for information and support at 1-877-544-6424. You could also attend the emergency department of any hospital in all four Quinte Health hospitals in Belleville, Trenton, North Hastings and Picton, and ask to speak to a member of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Response Team. In the event of an emergency, please contact 911.
