Intimate partner violence investigation in Goderich results in assault charge

(GODERICH, ON) - Oct. 6, members of the Huron County OPP investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against the partner.

A 28-year-old individual of Goderich has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with Assault – Spousal.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing and later remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, Nov. 10.

Victims of intimate partner violence are not alone. If you need support, or know someone who does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at 1-866-863-4108, or 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 secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.