The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following an incident that prompted a large police presence.

On Friday, Jan. 20, just after 3:39 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a domestic dispute in the Municipality of Meaford.

The investigation revealed that during the course of the dispute, one involved party had made threats toward another while in possession of a weapon prompting a large police response.

At 11:17 p.m., the accused was arrested in relation to this event. The Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 51-year-old female from the Municipality of Meaford with the following offences:

Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
Breach of recognizance

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help.

One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852

source: media release, OPP