The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against an individual following an investigation into intimate partner violence.
On February 2, 2026, officers received a report regarding a domestic incident that was in progress at a location in Hamilton Township.
As a result of the investigation, a suspect was taken into custody.
A 44-year-old male, from Hamilton Township, has been charged with:
– Assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle – 2 counts
The accused is who shall not be named to protect the identity of the victim, was held in custody for a bail hearing but has since been released with conditions and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on a later date.
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
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