Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following an intimate partner violence investigation.
On March 19, 2025, OPP received a complaint regarding a number of incidents believed to have occurred from November 2024 until recently.
Police began an investigation with the assistance of the Northumberland Crime Unit.
On March 20, 2025, with the assistance of the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), officers arrested a person at a residence in Northumberland County. A warrant was executed at the address with the assistance of the Canine Unit (K9).
As a result, a 25-year-old, has been charged with:
– Pointing a firearm
– Assault with a weapon – spousal
– Assault – spousal
– Forcible confinement – three counts
– Criminal harassment – threatening conduct
– Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – spousal – two counts
– Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – three counts
– Uttering threats – damage property
– Uttering threats – damage or injure animal
– Theft under $5,000
– Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.
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 9-1-1.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
