(St. John’s, NL), June 14, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit have laid charges following an investigation in to a historical sexual violence.
In September of 2021, the RNC received a report of multiple incidents of sexual assault, which occurred in Conception Bay South (CBS) from November 2018 to June 2020. The victim was a youth at the time of the offence. The RNC CASA Unit were engaged to investigate the report.
As a result of the investigation, on June 2nd, 2022, a 69-year-old male from CBS was charged with sexual interference, exposure of genitals, and sexual assault. The accused was released from custody on conditions, set to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.
The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.
If you or anyone you know is need of support resulting from trauma related to sexual violence, please contact the NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Center at 1-800-726-2743, or at their website, End Sexual Violence – Newfoundland & Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis & Prevention Centre.
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