16-05-2025
Provincial police lay charges in historical sexual assault investigation in northern Ontario
A woman sits on the edge of a bed shrouded in shadow. (File photo/Shutterstock)
A 45-year-old from Englehart, Ont., has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and spousal assault following a historical investigation, the Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Thursday.
At about 3 p.m. on May 12, the OPP received information related to the alleged assault. Police later charged an individual with four counts of sexual assault and two counts of spousal assault.
'The name of the accused is not being released to protect the identity of the victim,' said OPP.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Haileybury at a later date.
Resources for sexual assault survivors
If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis:
A full list of sexual assault centres in Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling can be found at Resources in your community can be found by entering your postal code.
If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety, you should call 911.
Helplines, legal services and locations that offer sexual assault kits in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia can be found here.
National Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
1-416-597-8808
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
Sexual misconduct support for current or former members of the Armed Forces: 1-844-750-1648
Read about your rights as a victim here.
