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OPP officer charged in domestic; driver lands in lake

A 13-year veteran of the Ontario Provincial Police has been charged with assault and weapons offences following a domestic dispute in Augusta Township last month.

Grenville OPP responded to a domestic call on Jan. 20 that involved the off-duty OPP officer, police reported Monday.

After an investigation, the 44-year-old male officer was arrested and charged with assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The officer appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville and he has been assigned to administrative duties.

Read more at Recorder.ca