Crown attorney Emma Woodburn soeaks with a reporter Thursday after a Hammonds Plains man was denied bail on charges of physically or sexually abusing his intimate partner on three occasions. The 35-year-old accused cannot be named because of a publication ban on any information that would identify the female complainant. Photo by Steve Bruce /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentA Hammonds Plains man charged with physically or sexually abusing his intimate partner on multiple occasions has been denied bail following a hearing in Halifax.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe 35-year-old faces a total of 22 charges from three incidents, which are all alleged to have happened in Halifax. The man cannot be named because of a publication ban on any information that would identify the female complainant.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentJudge Pamela Williams heard evidence and submissions in bail court Sept. 24 and 25 and Oct. 19 and delivered her decision Thursday.Article contentThere’s a publication ban on details of the hearing, including the reasons the judge gave for denying the man bail in a 50-minute decision.Article contentCharges and allegationsArticle contentThe man faces eight charges from an incident in Halifax on Dec. 7, 2025, including sexual assault, forcible confinement and administering a noxious substance — “an unknown pill” — to the woman.Article contentThe other allegations from that incident include two counts of uttering threats and single counts of assault, overcoming resistance by choking, and property mischief.Article contentAccording to court documents, police allege the man threatened to cause bodily harm to the woman and her unborn child and damaged her cellphone.Article contentHe’s charged with 16 offences from events between Aug. 21 and Aug. 24 of this year, including one count of sexual assault causing bodily harm and six counts of violence against an intimate partner.Article contentArticle contentHe’s also accused of assault causing bodily harm, assault by choking, assault with a weapon, common assault, forcible confinement, uttering threats, resisting arrest, intimidation, and administering a noxious substance — “an unknown powder ” — to their infant son.Article contentArticle contentThe man is additionally charged with assaulting the woman May 27 of this year.Article contentThe man was originally arrested Aug. 23 and faced five charges from that police call. The Crown consented to his release Sept. 2, but further investigation led police to lay more charges Sept. 17 in connection with that incident, as well as the two other sets of charges.Article contentCrown commentsArticle contentOutside court Thursday, Crown attorney Emma Woodburn said she could not comment on the specifics of the judge’s decision because of the publication ban.Article content“The Crown was against the release of this individual, and we are pleased with this result as we proceed through this investigation to trial,” Woodburn said.Article contentThe accused is represented by defence lawyer Eugene Tan. The case will return to Halifax provincial court next week for election and plea.Article content
Hammonds Plains man denied bail on charges of intimate partner violence
