On June 9, 2015, the Brantford Police Service arrested a man who was previously a volunteer with Boy Scouts in Brantford and a coach with the Brantford Church Hockey League. An investigation commenced after a male came forward reporting being sexually abused between 1977 and 1979.
Chesley (Chet) Edgar COWIE, 64 years of age, formerly of Brantford, is charged with the following offences;
Gross Indecency x 2
Indecent Assault on a Male x 2
The accused was released on a Promise to Appear in court on a future day with an Officer-in-Charge Undertaking.
Anyone with related information is encouraged to call Detective Jason Davis, of the Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2273 or Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477.
If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse, remember the abuse was NOT your fault and there is no time limit on reporting the abuse to police.
Support and guidance is available through the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant – Male Survivors Program; http://sacbrant.ca/how-to-get-help/
Hope for Men (a not for profit organization healing men who have been sexually abused as children) http://hopeformen.ca/
Victim Services of Brant http://www.victimservicesbrant.on.ca/victim.htm
In Six Nations, victims can call Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services’ 24-hour crisis support line at 519-445-4324.
Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251
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