Over the month of October 2015, the North Bay Police Service responded to 119 domestic-related calls. As a result of police investigations into these complaints, 23 people were arrested and charged.
18 men were arrested and charged. The charges were:
8 – assault
2 – assault with weapon
2 – sexual assault
5 – utter threats
1 – forcible confinement
1 – criminal harassment
1 – mischief
14 – breach of release orders
Five women were arrested and charged. The charges were:
2 – assault
1 – assault with a weapon
2 – utter threats
2 – breach of release orders
Help is available for victims of domestic violence
If you are a victim of domestic violence in an emergency situation and require immediate help, call 911. If you would like to talk to someone about your domestic situation but do not feel ready to talk to police, Victim Services of Nipissing District can provide you with emotional and practical support. For more information, call: 705-472-2649 or visit victimservicesnipissing.com.
