On December 12, 2023 at approximately 7:15 p.m., members of the Northumberland OPP arrested an individual on the strength of a warrant with respect to intimate partner violence occurrences that occurred between October 9 and October 23, 2023.
A 37-year-old male from Port Hope was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on the following charges:
- Assault causing bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle – two counts
- Assault – spousal – two counts
- Mischief – domestic
- Fail to comply with undertaking – two counts
- Fail to comply with release order – other than to attend court – two counts
- Break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
- Unlawfully in dwelling house
- Attempt – failure to comply to comply with undertaking
- Fail to attend court after having appeared – two counts
- Criminal Harassment – beset and watch complainant
Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Peterborough Northumberland for assistance.
A toll-free call can also be placed to 1-888-822-7729 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 911.
