Online Athens Police Blotter 2022

In recent weeks, the Athens police department has been busy responding to a number of domestic incidents. On one particular evening, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers from the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate a domestic incident in South Stormont Township.

According to reports, a 51-year-old male from South Dundas, Ontario was arrested and charged with several offenses. The investigation revealed that the accused had attended his common-law partner's residence and during a dispute, he assaulted her with an object. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on March 22, 2022, where he will face charges related to the incident. Due to the nature of the case, the accused's name has been withheld to protect the identity of the victim.

In another domestic-related incident, officers responded to a call shortly after 5:30 p.m. in South Dundas Township. A 38-year-old male from Edwardsburgh Township was arrested and charged with assaulting his former companion while traveling in a motor vehicle. The female victim exited the vehicle at an intersection on Highway 401 westbound, and the accused fled the scene.

The investigation revealed that the accused had struck his former companion during the incident. He is also scheduled to appear in court, where he will face charges related to the assault.

These incidents highlight the importance of addressing domestic violence and taking steps to prevent such incidents from occurring in our communities. The Athens police department remains committed to keeping our residents safe and holding those responsible for these types of offenses accountable.

Online athens police blotter 2022