(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) - The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a report of abuse in Mississippi Mills Township.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to a local school on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, after receiving a complaint about a youth being assaulted in their home.

As a result of the investigation, a 56-year-old male, has been charged with:

• Uttering threats to cause death or serious bodily harm
• Assault - four counts

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim who is a young person.