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Police lay charges following domestic dispute

A North Perth resident is facing charges following a recent domestic incident.

On August 17 at 10:30 p.m., Perth County OPP responded to a report of a domestic situation in which one person threatened the other. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old North Perth resident has been charged with uttering threats to a spouse to cause death or bodily harm.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date.

Victims of sexual assault and domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 911.

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