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A 58-year-old man is facing charges including assault after the Manitoulin OPP were called to a domestic dispute in Baldwin Township, in the McKerrow area off Highway 17 near Espanola, around 10 a.m. Jan. 21.
The OPP say their investigation revealed he had assaulted his “female partner.”
They charged him with assault and careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition.
He is due to appear in court in Espanola on March 4.
Victims of domestic assaults are not alone, said the OPP press release. If you have been assaulted by an intimate partner or know someone that has, there are local resources here to help.
People in that area can visit the Manitoulin Family Resources website at www.mfresources.net for assistance.
A toll free call can also be placed to the Assaulted Women's Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 911.
