Three individuals are facing charges following separate intimate partner violence investigations in Norfolk County.
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, officers were called to a residence in Norfolk County on Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., in response to a reported assault. Police say two individuals had been involved in an interaction inside the home, during which one person allegedly assaulted the other. No injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old Norfolk County resident was arrested and charged with assault – spousal.
Later that same evening, at approximately 9:35 p.m., officers responded to another report of an assault at a different location in the county. A third incident involving intimate partner violence was also investigated by police.
OPP say charges were laid in all three cases, though details of the additional incidents and identities of the accused are not being released in order to protect the privacy of those involved.
Police are reminding the public that intimate partner violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and psychological abuse, and that support services are available for those affected. Anyone experiencing or witnessing intimate partner violence is encouraged to contact police or seek help through local support agencies.