(Picton, ON) – A Prince Edward County resident has been charged after a report of a sexual assault.
The incident was reported to the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on June 11, 2024.
Officers conducted an investigation and made an arrest later that day.
Jake STEVENS, age 37 of Prince Edward County has been charged with:
- Sexual assault
- Theft under $5000
- Fail to comply with a probation order
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton.
The OPP will not release any further details in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. Contact the Three Oaks Foundation’s 24/7 Crisis Line at 613-966-3074 or toll free at 1-800-267-0533. If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Quinte Health’s Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program (DVSARP) is a team of specially trained nurses that respond 24/7 to all four Quinte Health hospitals. For URGENT treatment, please go to one of Quinte Health Emergency Departments or calling 613-969-7400, dialing 0, and asking for a DVSARP nurse to be paged. Victim Services of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington Counties is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced intimate partner violence. They can be reached at 613-771-1767 or toll free at 1-866-680-9972. Again, in an emergency call 9-1-1.
