IPV victim attacked in a vehicle, found wandering on Hwy. 11

OPP near North Bay found an intimate partner violence victim along Highway 11 late Friday. A 22-year-old suspect was found and charged a short time later.

A victim of intimate partner violence was found walking on Highway 11 north of North Bay last week, leading to numerous charges for a suspect from Orillia.

The incident took place April 17 around 10:30 p.m. in Merrick Township, when police were alerted to an assault ongoing in a vehicle on Highway 11 near Sand Dam Road.

“Police located the victim on the shoulder of the roadway suffering from visible injuries,” Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release April 21.

“Emergency Medical Services attended the scene and transported the victim to hospital for treatment. The accused fled the area on foot into a wooded area prior to police arrival.”

Probation violations

Officers managed to find the 22-year-old accused a short time later and took them into custody. After being checked at the hospital, they were taken to the North Bay OPP detachment and charged.

“During the investigation, officers also recovered a handgun from the vehicle,” police said.

Offences include spousal assault, assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, probation violations, careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, two counts of possessing a firearm while prohibited, among other weapons-related charges.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 29.

“If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available,” police said.

“Contact Victim Services of Nipissing District at 705‑472‑2649. In an emergency, call 911.”