Brian BAXTER – Child Sexual Assault

(PEMBROKE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual in connection with multiple sexual offences in Pembroke.

In early June, the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Crime Unit launched an investigation following allegations that a Pembroke resident engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct involving youth under the age of 16.

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, as a result of the investigation, Brian BAXTER, age 75 of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Sexual Interference – two counts
• Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

A sexual offence can be reported to police no matter how long ago it happened. Anyone who has any information about this investigation or believes they may have been a victim of a similar incident is encouraged to contact the UOV Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Victim Services of Renfrew County is available to provide assistance to anyone who has experienced a sexual offence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

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