NORTH PERTH – Perth County OPP have charged a Palmerston resident following a domestic investigation.
Police say they received a report of a person breaking into a residence in North Perth on March 25 around 5:30 p.m.
During the investigation, police determined the accused damaged the victim’s door. Police say the victim was not injured.
Police say the accused and the victim “were known to each other.”
A 24-year-old Palmerston resident was arrested and charged with mischief – domestic.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.
Victims of sexual assault/domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs 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.
Editor’s note: Perth County OPP do not release the name of the accused in a domestic investigation in order to protect the identity of the victim.
