Sault OPP investigated 20 domestic-related incidents last month

The Sault Ste. Marie OPP detachment says it investigated 20 domestic-related incidents in the month of October, seven of which resulted in charges.

The stats were released as the community continues to mourn the loss of four people — including three children — killed in a mass murder-suicide on Oct. 23 that police say was a case of intimate partner violence. The shooter also died after turning the gun on himself.

Some of the recent charges laid by the Sault OPP include:

• Attempted Murder
• Assault
• Aggravated Assault
• Sex Assault
• Uttering Threats-Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Theft
• Discharge Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Pointing a Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Utter Threats - Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Criminal Harassment
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

To protect the identity of victims, the OPP does not release names in cases of suspected domestic abuse.

If you are in an abusive relationship, the OPP recommends reaching out to the following services:

• Victim Services of Algoma: 705-945-6905
• Women in Crisis (Algoma) Inc.: 705-759-1230
• Nimki-Naabkawagan Family Crisis Shelter: 705-941-9054