Teacher charged with sex assault of a minor at a school in northern Ont.
A 72-year-old teacher with the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board in Blind River has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault involving two victims under the age of 16.
The incidents took place at a school in the community, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Thursday.
Police began investigating the case Oct. 15. The assaults allegedly took place between September 2023 and Oct. 15, 2024.
"The assaults were reported to have occurred at a school in Blind River," the OPP said.
Charges include two counts each of sexual assault of someone under the age of 16 and sexual interference.
The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on Nov. 14.
"Anyone with information regarding similar incidents are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122," police said.
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Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Algoma website for assistance.
A toll-free call can also be placed to 1-888-822-7792 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 911.
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