Sault Ste. Marie OPP investigated various domestic-related incidents in February and two reported incidents led to charges.
Following is a release from the OPP with further details:
The Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 11 domestic related incidents in the month of February 2022, two (2) of which resulted in someone being charged with a criminal offence.
Some of the charges include:
- Assault
- Assault with a weapon
- Assault cause bodily harm
- Mischief
- Utter threats
- Fail to comply with undertaking
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of weapon dangerous
- Unauthorized possession of prohibited or restricted weapon
The OPP will not release names in order to protect the identity of the victims.
Victims in abusive relationships are not alone. If you are in an abusive relationship or know someone who is, there are local resources here to help. A toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women's Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. You can also visit the following websites or call for more information:
Victim Services of Algoma
705-945-6905
Women in Crisis (Algoma) Inc.
705-759-1230 or toll free 1-877-759-1230
Centre Victoria Pour Femmes
705-253-0049 or the crisis line 1-877-336-2433