The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged a Lanark Highlands Township resident following an intimate partner violence investigation in Tay Valley Township.
Officers began investigating allegations of intimate partner violence on Friday, July 3, 2026, after being called to a seasonal property.
As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old man was arrested and charged with:
- Assault
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
- Mischief (two counts)
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
Police said the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.
Anyone experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual assault is encouraged to seek help. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Lanark County Interval House & Community Support operates a 24-hour crisis line at 613-257-5960 or toll-free at 1-800-267-7946. The Assaulted Women’s Help Line can be reached at 1-866-863-0511.
SOURCE: Lanark County Detachment of the OPP.
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I hope his victim is being protected.