Sexual assault, weapons charges stem from domestic investigation

Lina Portman3 days ago

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A 72-year-old is facing a slew of charges; accused was remanded into custody, pending a bail hearing

ARMOUR, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police have charged one person after a domestic-related investigation.

On June 25, 2024, the Almaguin Highlands OPP received a report of a domestic-related incident in the township of Armour. One person was arrested with the assistance of the Almaguin Highlands Crime Unit, OPP's Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Canine Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), and Emergency Response Team (ERT). In addition, a search warrant was later executed.

A 72-year-old person was charged with the following:

Assault causes bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle

Assault causes bodily harm – two counts

Assault causes bodily harm – spousal

Sexual assault – three counts

Mischief – domestic

Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – spousal

Careless storage of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Firearm – use while committing offence

Theft over $5000

Breach of recognition

The accused was remanded into custody, pending a bail hearing. Due to the domestic nature of the incident, the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim(s).