ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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KIRKLAND LAKE - On Aug. 2, 2019, members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute in Clifford Township, Ont.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old, from Rouyn-Noranda, Que., was arrested and charged with the following:
- Assault with a weapon, contrary to section 267(a) of the Criminal Code, and
- Possession of a schedule I substance - methamphetamine, contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake.
The OPP will not be releasing the names in order to protect the identity of the victims.
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:
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