Sexual assault, weapons charges stem from national investigation

Lina Portman3 days ago

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Facing a series of charges, the accused was remanded in custody, awaiting a bail hearing.

ARMOUR, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police have charged one person following an investigation into a domestic dispute.

On June 25, 2024, the Almaguin Highlands OPP received a report of a domestic incident in Armour Township. An individual was arrested with the assistance of the Almaguin Highlands Crime Unit, Street Crime Enforcement Unit (CSCU), Canine Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and Emergency Response Team (ERT). In addition, a search warrant was subsequently executed.

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

Assault causing bodily harm – choking, suffocation or strangulation

Assault causing bodily harm – two counts

Assault causing bodily harm – spouse

Sexual assault – three counts

Malice – domestic

Uttering threats – causing death or bodily harm – spouse

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

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Firearm – use in the commission of an offence

Theft over $5,000

Breach of commitment

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