Elderly Man In Eastern Ontario Facing Domestic Assault Charges From 50 Years Ago

The Canadian Press, 15 Mar, 2016 11:53 AM

SOUTH GLENGARRY, Ont. — An 81-year-old man is facing dozens of charges related to assaults that took place more than 50 years ago.

Ontario Provincial Police say the charges were laid after what they describe as a domestic assault investigation.

They say the man is facing charges for incidents that allegedly took place between 1963 and 1967 against victims who were known to him.

The charges include 13 counts of assault, six counts of assault causing bodily harm, three counts of indecent assault and two counts of uttering threats.

The man's name is not being released. He is scheduled to appear in court in Cornwall, Ont. on April 26.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Saskatchewan Couple Celebrates Valentine's Together After He Donates Kidney To Save Her Life

Chris Willenborg met Errin Tollefson about five years ago, and Tollefson revealed she was on dialysis and on a waitlist for a kidney.

Saskatchewan Couple Celebrates Valentine's Together After He Donates Kidney To Save Her Life

Calli Vanderaa, Winnipeg Girl, Allegedly Shot With Stolen RCMP Gun Launches Lawsuit

Calli Vanderaa was 16 when she was hit outside a Mac's convenience store last October.

Calli Vanderaa, Winnipeg Girl, Allegedly Shot With Stolen RCMP Gun Launches Lawsuit

New Mortgage Rules Kick In As Ottawa Looks To Cool Toronto, Vancouver Markets

Canadians looking to buy homes between $500,000 and $1 million will have to put down larger down payments as new federal rules took effect Monday.

New Mortgage Rules Kick In As Ottawa Looks To Cool Toronto, Vancouver Markets

Traditional Canadian Lumberjack Sport Axe Throwing Enjoying Popularity In Canada

Axe throwing is gaining in popularity, with clubs, leagues and lounges opening everywhere from Alberta to Nova Scotia.

Traditional Canadian Lumberjack Sport Axe Throwing Enjoying Popularity In Canada

Winnipeg Police Officer Who Suffered Frostbite While Training May Lose Fingers

The Winnipeg Police Association says an officer who suffered frostbite last week may lose some fingers.

Winnipeg Police Officer Who Suffered Frostbite While Training May Lose Fingers

Sting Performs At NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show, But No Drake Surprise

Any hopes that Drake would take the stage during the NBA all-star weekend were dashed Sunday night as a halftime performance from Sting went by without a single verse from the Toronto rapper.