A 31-year-old man is facing serious charges after Lanark County OPP responded to a weapons complaint in Perth early last Sunday morning.
On July 6, 2025, just after 3:00 a.m., officers were called to a residence and found a man with an axe. Following an investigation, police arrested the man and laid four charges: assault with a weapon, uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and unlawfully being in a dwelling.
The accused was held in custody and appeared for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on July 7.
To protect the identity of the victim, police have not released the accused’s name.
Police remind residents that help is available for survivors of intimate partner violence. For immediate danger, call 911. Support is also available 24/7 from Lanark County Interval House and the Assaulted Women’s Helpline.