Essex County OPP charge individual following Intimate Partner Violence investigation

On March 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated an intimate partner complaint.

As a result of the investigation, a 72-year-old of McDougall, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Utter Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal (Two counts)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of 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 of Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711.

The OPP can be contacted at anytime at 1-888-310-1122 or if an emergency at 9-1-1.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.