Multiple assault related charges against Augusta Township resident

An ongoing investigation by Grenville OPP has led to criminal charges.

Police say back on Jan. 11, OPP responded to a disturbance at an Augusta Township residence. Investigation identified alleged assault-related offences involving multiple victims dating back several years.

Charges against an Augusta Township resident include three counts each of assault with a weapon and assault, and two counts each of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and possession of a prohibited weapon for a dangerous purpose.

A publication ban has been issued and the OPP will not be able to provide further information.

The accused has not been named and remains in custody.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Grenville County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Paul Cluff
Paul Cluff
Paul is a veteran journalist with decades of experience in newsrooms across Canada. He has served as sports editor at the St. Thomas Times-Journal, a general assignment reporter at the Stratford Beacon Herald, editor of the Goderich Signal Star, and founding editor of StratfordToday.ca. Paul is a graduate of St. Clair College’s journalism program and holds a credential in Inclusive Journalism – Fair Representation in Media from Seneca College.

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