(BLIND RIVER, ON) –The Blind River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid additional charges against a male in relation to an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual assault.
The OPP received additional complaints dating between1966-1989. As a result of the OPP ongoing investigation and the new victims coming forward, Jean R. GRENIER, 70 years old, of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec (formally of Spanish, Ontario) now faces the following addition charges:
indecent assault, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada (6 counts),
sexual assault, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada (2 counts)
sexual interference, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
Police are seeking the public’s assistance and asking anyone with information about this crime or any crime to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Victims of sexual abuse are not alone. If you have been abused sexually or know someone that is, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Algoma Victim Services web site at www.victimservicesalgoma.ca. A toll free call can also be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.