A 39-year-old Brant County resident is facing several criminal charges following a police investigation into historical incidents of intimate partner violence, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Brant County OPP officers began the investigation on February 26, 2026, at approximately 6:53 p.m., after receiving a report concerning multiple past incidents at a residence in the county.
Following the investigation, police arrested and charged the individual under the Criminal Code with assault with a weapon, three counts of spousal assault, forcible confinement, and mischief under $5,000.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date.
Police have not released the name of the accused.
The OPP noted that victims of intimate partner violence are not alone and that support services are available.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppersbb.com.
Victims seeking assistance can contact the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511.
In emergencies, police advise calling 9-1-1.
