NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ENGLEHART - On Aug. 23, 2019, members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into a historical domestic assault that took place Aug. 20, 2019 in the Town of Englehart.
The victim attended a property in Englehart, and was involved in a physical altercation where the victim was stabbed.
As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old Temagami resident was arrested and charged with the following offences:
• aggravated assault, contrary to section 268 of the Criminal Code (CC);
• assault with a weapon, contrary to section 267(a) of the CC; and
• mischief Under $5,000, contrary to section 430(4) of the CC.
The accused has been released on a Promise to Appear with conditions and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date in the City of Temiskaming Shores, Ont.
The OPP will not be releasing the name of the accused in order to protect the identity of the victim.
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 for more information:
• Victim Services of Temiskaming and District
• Pavilion Women's Centre
• Ontario211
If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
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