The following was submitted by Central Hastings OPP.
Officers with the Central Hastings OPP have investigated 28 Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) cases so far in November.
In the most recent, officers responded on November 27, 2024, to a domestic violence incident in the Municipality of Centre Hastings. The investigation found numerous offences had transpired over the course of the relationship between the parties.
A 46-year-old man from Madoc was arrested and charged with:
- Uttering threats to cause bodily harm
- Mischief
The name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
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. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Quinte Health’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (DVSARP) is a team of specially trained nurses that responds 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 911.
