On July 18, 2024, officers from the Killaloe Detachment responded to a wellbeing check in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Following the investigation, a 37-year-old resident of Laurentian Valley was arrested and charged with domestic mischief. The accused was released and will appear in court at a later date. The name of the accused has been withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
Two days later, on July 20, 2024, OPP officers attended a residence in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. As a result of their investigation, a 38-year-old resident of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards was arrested and charged with multiple Criminal Code offences, including domestic assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death, and two counts of domestic assault. The accused was also released and will appear in court at a later date.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House for support, advice, or shelter at 1-800-267-4930. The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County offers 24/7 support at 1-800-663-3060. Additionally, you can visit the emergency department of any hospital in Renfrew County and speak with a member of the Assault Response Team. Victim Services of Renfrew County provides emotional and practical assistance and can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll-free at 1-877-568-5730. In emergencies, call 9-1-1.
(Written by: Emma Butler)
