A number of sexual assault charges have been laid after a Temiskaming Shores investigation.
Temiskaming OPP responded to a sexual assault on Cedar Avenue on Dec. 11 around 7:30 p.m.
"While investigating the initial complaint, police were alerted to a second complaint involving two more victims. The victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries," said police in a news release.
A 24-year-old from Winnipeg, Manitoba, has been charged with:
- Two counts of sexual assault
- Two counts of sexual assault on a person under 16 years with threats to a third person
- Sexual assault on a person under 16 years causing bodily harm
- Two counts of sexual interference
- Two counts of invitation to sexual touching under 16 years
- Robbery with violence
- Assault with a weapon
- Three counts of assault
- Two counts of uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm
The accused is in police custody and is scheduled for a bail hearing on Dec. 16.
Anyone with information on the investigation or who believes they were a victim of a similar circumstance should call OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, CrimeStoppers can be reached at 1-800-222-8477.
If you are a victim of sexual assault or know someone who is, visit Victim Services of Temiskaming Shores at tdvictimservices.ca for resources. If you are in immediate crisis, call 911.
