Police have laid charges against four men in separate intimate partner violence investigations over a three-day period in Norfolk County.
A 45-year-old Norfolk County man has been charged after police investigated an incident at a county residence on Saturday, August 26, and took the male into custody.
The accused is charged with two counts of assault – spousal, and assault with a weapon – spousal.
He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Police were also dispatched to a disturbance at a Norfolk County address at about 2:21 pm on Saturday, August 26.
A 48-year-old Norfolk man was arrested and charged with two counts of failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court.
He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
A 45-year-old Norfolk County male was arrested following an intimate partner violence investigation at a Norfolk address just before 4:30 pm on Friday, August 25.
The accused has been charged with criminal harassment, and two counts of failure to comply with a release order – other than to attend court and was held in custody for a bail hearing.
A 28-year-old Norfolk County male has been charged with mischief under $5,000 following an intimate partner violence investigation after police responded to a Norfolk address at just before 11 pm on Sunday, August 27.
The accused was taken into custody without incident.
Police remind the community that victims of 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 of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation at 1-800-264-6671.
Ontario Provincial Police can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you are in danger and require immediate assistance, dial 9-1-1.