(KAPUSKASING, ON) A Kapuskasing resident has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault involving a person under the age of 16.
On April 27, 2025, the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting a sexual assault. Following an investigation, one person was arrested the same day.
As a result, a 35-year-old person from Kapuskasing was charged with:
· Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age – two counts
· Sexual interference – two counts
· Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age – two counts
· Causing a disturbance
· Fail to comply with probation order – four counts
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kapuskasing on a future date. Due to the nature of the incident, the name of the accused will not be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. For information or to report suspected child exploitation, contact your local police or visit the Canadian Centre for Child Protection at www.protectchildren.ca.
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