(HOWICK, ON) - On August 14th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of Howick.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

An 84-year-old individual from Howick Twp has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

• Assault - Spousal, - Forcible Confinement

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich on September 15th, 2025.