Port Dover standoff ends with dozens of charges for one person

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A police standoff in Norfolk County has ended with over 20 charges for one person.

OPP were called to a Main Street address in Port Dover around 3:45 p.m. Saturday for reports of a barricaded individual.

According to police, their investigation determined a couple was involved in an altercation, during which one assaulted the other, causing minor injuries. Police say the same person then pointed a gun at the second person.

Police brought the suspect into custody around 9 p.m.

During the investigation, officers also learned of many previous incidents involving the same couple, including assaults, property damage, and the use of a firearm, occurring over an extended period.

As a result, a 45-year-old resident of Norfolk County has been charged with the following alleged offences:

• Assault - spousal - six counts,
• Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm - four counts,
• Assault with a weapon - spousal - three counts,
• Mischief - destroys or damages property - three counts,
• Assault cause bodily harm - choke, suffocate or strangle - two counts,
• Pointing a firearm - two counts,
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose - two counts,
• Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm - spousal,
• Assault with a weapon.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.