Stranger Assault
Stranger Assault
On Wednesday, October 12th at approximately 6:50pm police responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred on a community trail near Trillium Drive.
The adult female victim was walking alone on the trail when she was confronted and assaulted by a male who is not known to her. A struggle followed and the victim broke free and ran to a nearby street and called police.
Officers quickly attended the area and located suspect nearby and placed him under arrest.
A 25 year old Port Elgin man has been charged with:
- Sexual Assault
- Criminal Harassment – watch and beset
The accused was held for a bail hearing and released by the court on October 13th.
If any person has information concerning this investigation please call 519-832-2500, or make a report anonymously to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477)
Sergeant Andy Evans
Media Relations Officer
