Teen charged in intimate partner violence investigation: Lambton OPP

Lambton OPP have arrested two people in separate incidents — including a 16-year-old — following a pair of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) investigations over the weekend. Police say officers were […]

Lambton OPP have arrested two people in separate incidents — including a 16-year-old — following a pair of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) investigations over the weekend.

Police say officers were called to a disturbance in St. Clair Township around 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.

“As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old of Lambton County, has been charged under the Criminal Code with: Assault – Spousal,” police stated in a news release.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a future date.

About four hours later, police responded to a disturbance call in Warwick Township.

As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old of Middlesex County has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Assault – Spousal
• Resist Peace Officer
• Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a future date.

The identity of the accused is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help, including: 

Victim Services of Sarnia-Lambton: 519-344-8861
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre: 519-337-3154
Women’s Interval Home: 519-336-5200