Bracebridge OPP and the Muskoka Crime Unit have charged a Gravenhurst man in a historical sexual assault investigation.
The probe began in July of this year, with officers saying the alleged sexual assault occurred between 2001 and 2004 at a former licensed establishment in Gravenhurst.
A 58-year-old was arrested and charged with sexual assault.
He is scheduled to appear in Bracebridge court in September.
Anyone who has any information about this, or a similar incident, is asked to contact Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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"There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed," OPP stated in a release on Saturday.
"You can report a sexual assault by calling the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. If you do not want to make a report to police or need time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario's community, social, health-related and government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca for more information.
"You can also find local resources and support by searching your location on the Victim Services Directory at http://services.findhelp.ca/ovss/ or contact the Rape Coalition of Ontario at https://sexualassaultsupport.ca/."
