Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. Contact the Three Oaks Foundation’s 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-966-3074 or toll free at 1-800-267-0533. Alternatives for Women in Prince Edward County also provide a 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-476-2787. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Quinte Health’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (DVSARP) is a team of specially trained nurses that respond 24/7 to all four Quinte Health hospitals. For URGENT treatment, please go to one of Quinte Health Emergency Departments or calling 613-969-7400, dialing 0, and asking for a DVSARP nurse to be paged. Victim Services of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington Counties is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced intimate partner violence. They can be reached at 613-771-1767 or toll free at 1-866-680-9972. Again, in an emergency call 9-1-1
Intimate partner violence results in arrest in Prince Edward County
Prince Edward County OPP have charged one person in connection with an intimate partner violence investigation.
Police responded to a domestic dispute late Thursday night.
Investigation led to one individual being charged with Assault with a weapon.
The name of the accused is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Picton at a later date.
