Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after an intimate partner violence investigation.
On Thursday April 23, 2026, at approximately 10:00 P.M., Prince Edward OPP responded to a domestic dispute. Officers completed their investigation and one individual was charged with:
· Assault with a weapon
The name of the accused is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton at a later date.
Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. Contact the Three Oaks Foundation’s 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-966-3074 or toll free at 1-800-267-0533. Alternatives for Women in Prince Edward County also provide a 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-476-2787. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Quinte Health’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (DVSARP) is a team of specially trained nurses that respond 24/7 to all four Quinte Health hospitals. For URGENT treatment, please go to one of Quinte Health Emergency Departments or calling 613-969-7400, dialing 0, and asking for a DVSARP nurse to be paged. Victim Services of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington Counties is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced intimate partner violence. They can be reached at 613-771-1767 or toll free at 1-866-680-9972. Again, in an emergency call 9-1-1
