NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ESPANOLA - On Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at approximately 10 a.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a domestic dispute in Baldwin Township, Ont.
The investigation revealed that a male had assaulted his female partner. As a result, a 58-year-old male, from Baldwin Township, Ont. has been charged with:
- Assault, contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code (CC), and
- Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition, contrary to section 86(1) of the CC.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola, Ont. on March 4, 2019.
Victims of domestic assaults are not alone. If you have been assaulted by an intimate partner or know someone that has, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Manitoulin Family Resources website for assistance.
A toll free call can also be placed to the Assaulted Women's Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
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