Wood Buffalo RCMP investigate sexual assault which leads to charges

July 6, 2022
Fort McMurray, Alberta

News release

On Feb. 25, 2022, the Wood Buffalo RCMP received a complaint regarding a sexual assault. As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old individual was arrested on June 3, 2022.

The 54-year-old individual, a resident of Janvier, Alta., was charged with the following:

  • Sexual Assault (x2)
  • Breach of Trust (x2)
  • Extortion without a firearm

The individual's matters are currently before the courts; the individual is scheduled to appear in Fort McMurray Provincial Court on Aug. 24, 2022.

The investigation is ongoing by the Specialized Investigations Unit of the Wood Buffalo RCMP. If you are a victim, know someone who may be a victim, or have any information please contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

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Contact information

Alberta RCMP Media Relations
780-509-3970

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