The Killaloe detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, based in the Ottawa Valley, released some alarming statistics.
In a post on X, the force said they laid four charges against individuals in four separate intimate partner violence cases. These arrests occurred in a week.
On June 17, police investigated a sexual assault in Renfrew County, as a result, they arrested and charged a 15-year-old from Whitewater Region.
Later that same week on June 21, officers charged an 81-year-old for breach of conditions. The person from the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan was charged with failure to abide by conditions set out by the court.
A day later, on June 22, police investigated assault at a residence in the Township of Bonnechere Valley, where a 56-year-old was arrested and charged with:
- Assault – three counts.
- Assault cause bodily harm
- Failing to abide by release conditions – 2 counts
Finally on Sunday, an assault at a residence in the Township of Madawaska Valley resulted in a 48-year-old being charged by police.
The names of the accused have been withheld to protect the identities of the victims. The accused will attend court at a later date.
#KillaloeOPP has laid charges in 4 Intimate Partner Violence cases in the past week. ^bd pic.twitter.com/57MlOM4l5x
— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) June 24, 2024