Intimate partner violence remains a serious concern in Northumberland.
In recent days, Northumberland OPP said several individuals were charged in unrelated intimate partner violence investigations.
In a recent release, police issued a rundown of alleged incidents, saying the hope was to also raise awareness about local resources.
“Unfortunately, intimate partner violence remains a common occurrence in our communities, and police continue to respond to these calls regularly,” stressed OPP.
In terms of the most recent calls, police said they responded to a report around unwanted communications in the Theatre Road Township of Hamilton area on Dec. 26.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 44-year-old Quinte West man was charged with harassing communications.
In another unrelated incident on Dec. 29, officers said they responded to a dispute in-progress call in the Mill Street Trent Hills area involving assault and property damage.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 35-year-old Trent Hills woman was charged with assault – spousal, assault, and mischief – destroys or damages property.
In another instance on Dec. 30, officers investigated a dispute in the Big Apple Drive Cramahe area. Non-serious injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 19-year-old Cobourg man was charged with two counts of assault – spousal.
On Dec. 31, police said they were called to the Margaret Street Trent Hills area after threats of assault involving a weapon.
Police said a 46-year-old Trent Hills woman was charged with assault with a weapon – spousal, and assault – spousal.
Finally, on Jan. 1, police said a 39-year-old Trent Hills man was arrested after police followed up on a call about an individual prohibited from attending an address in the Bridge Street area. Police said the accused was found nearby with an open container of liquor.
The man was charged with failure to comply with a release order and having liquor in an open container in an unauthorized place.
None of the charges in the above unrelated incidents have been proven in court.
Police said none of the accused are being named to protect the identity of the victims.
Police message: Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone who does, local resources are available to help. Visit Victim Services of Peterborough Northumberland or call 1-888-822-7729 toll-free. Your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 911.
OPP also has additional information to help available online.
