A 48-year-old Brant County resident has been charged following a police investigation into a reported intimate partner violence incident.
According to the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers began investigating on March 3, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a historical intimate partner violence incident at a residence in the County of Brant.
Following the investigation, police arrested and charged the individual under the Criminal Code with Assault – Spousal.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date.
Police say support services are available for individuals experiencing intimate partner violence. Anyone in need of assistance can contact the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 or reach out to their local police service.
In an emergency, residents are urged to call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppersbb.com.
