Intimate Partner Violence Leads to Arrest
On March 4, 2025, at about 5:45pm, police received a 911 call regarding information of a female in distress. The location was residence on Glengarry Rd. where children were present. Officers responded quickly and investigation revealed that the female victim and her 42-year-old, boyfriend were involved in a dispute. It escalated to the point that the male subject assaulted her by slamming her on the ground and then choking her.
The subject was placed under arrest and charged with the offences of assault and overcome resistance by choking. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Report of Firearm Possession
On March 5, 2025, at about 9:30am, police received a call to attend the area of Water St., in relation to two males that were in possession of a handgun. It was described that the males were pointing the gun at various objects and discharging it as they were walking the street. Officers responded quickly and located the two subjects at the rear of City Hall, on Water St.
The two males were arrested at gunpoint and no one was injured in this incident. Police found the handgun in question, which was determined to be an airsoft pistol. They were identified as local, 17-year-old and 19-year-old, males. The 17-year-old, male was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and released with conditions and a future court date. The 19-year-old, male was charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and two counts of fail to comply with probation. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Female Arrested for Drug Trafficking and Bail Violations
On March 5, 2025, at about 10:15am, officers were at the Ontario Court of Justice on Court House Square. While there, they were assisting with security at the courthouse. During this time, they discovered a 56-year-old, female who attended the court while in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine and a scale. It was learned that she was on an undertaking with conditions to abstain from possessing non-prescription drugs.
The subject was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and fail to comply with undertaking. She was held in custody for a bail hearing.