Listowel resident charged with multiple domestic offences

LISTOWEL – One person is facing charges following a domestic incident in the Municipality of North Perth.

On Sept. 29 just after 8 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of several incidents that occurred previously in Listowel. During the investigation, it was learned that one person had been assaulted.

As a result, a 22-year-old resident of Listowel was arrested and charged with: Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm – spousal, assault cause bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle, assault – spousal, and assault.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.