On September 25, Temiskaming OPP started an investigation into historical sexual assaults in Temiskaming Shores.
The alleged incidents occurred between 2017 and 2019 involving two people in a conjugal relationship.
A 44-year-old resident of Temiskaming Shores has been arrested and is charged with:
- Sexual assault
- Voyeurism
- Anal intercourse, contrary to section 159 (1) of the CC
Section 159 of the Criminal Code prohibits engaging in anal intercourse, except by a husband and a wife or two persons who are both 18 years or older, provided that the act is consensual and takes place in private.
The maximum penalty is 10 years imprisonment when convicted on indictment or six months imprisonment on summary conviction.
The offence has no mandatory minimum penalties.
The accused was released by way of an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date in Temiskaming Shores.
The OPP say they will not be releasing the name of the accused in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Temiskaming & District website for assistance.
