(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit are investigating a historical sexual assault in Southwest Middlesex, Elgin County and the City of London.
As a result, Timothy QUINLAN, a 70-year-old of Dutton, was charged on February 16, 2022 with:
· Sexual assault (four counts)
· sexual interference (two counts)
· Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
The assaults are reported to have occurred during the 1990’s and police believe there may be additional victims.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Middlesex London at 519-661-5636.
If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.