Orillia resident charged with spousal assault in North Bay
A 22‑year‑old resident of Orillia is facing several charges in North Bay after an intimate partner violence investigation, which also saw police recover a handgun from a vehicle.
Last Friday, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 9‑1‑1 call reporting a domestic assault in progress in a motor vehicle on Highway 11 near Sand Dam Road.
When officers arrived, they found the victim on the shoulder of the roadway suffering from visible injuries, while the accused had fled on foot into a wooded area.
Police say paramedics took the victim to the hospital while the accused was located a short time later with support from the OPP Emergency Response Team.
They were arrested and face eleven charges, including spousal assault, uttering threats, careless storage of a firearm, fail to comply with a probation order, and more.
The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody, with an April 29 court appearance in North Bay.
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
