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Published June 21, 2025

Man accused of alleged sexual assault of a youth in Orillia

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A 23-year-old Petawawa man has been charged with a pair of sex-related offences in connection with an alleged incident at a business on Murphy Road in Orillia.

Ontario Provincial Police say they were alerted on June 14 that an unknown male allegedly sexually assaulted a youth at the business and then fled on foot.

Police arrested the suspect on Friday.

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He has been charged with sexual interference and sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age.

The man was held for a bail hearing that was scheduled for Saturday.

The OPP are concerned there may be more victims in relation to this investigation," police said in a news release.

Anyone with information about this or a similar incident is urged to call the Orillia OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com

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