Edson RCMP have laid additional charges in relation to the ongoing investigation of a 50-year-old individual. As a result of the continuing investigation, three additional victims have been identified. On Jan. 25, 2023, the 50-year-old individual was arrested and charged additionally with the following:
- Sexual Exploitation (x3)
- Sexual Assault (x3)
The 50-year-old individual has been taken before a justice of the peace and released from custody with his next court appearance set for Feb. 7, 2023, at Edson provincial court and Feb. 14, 2023, at Barrhead provincial court.
This investigation is ongoing, additional victims are encouraged to come forward.
If you have any information on this crime or any other crime, you are asked to contact the Edson RCMP at 780-723-8800 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can 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.
Background:
Dec. 8, 2022
Edson RCMP charge male with sexual interference
On Nov. 24, 2022, Edson RCMP received a report of sexual interference involving a teacher. As a result of an investigation, on Dec. 7, 2022, RCMP arrested a 50-year-old individual, a resident of Fort Assiniboine, Alta. The 50-year-old individual has been charged with the following:
- Sexual interference
- Making sexually explicit material available to a child
- Luring a child
The 50-year-old individual has been taken before a justice of the peace and released on conditions with his next court date set for Feb. 7, 2023, at Edson provincial court.
The 50-year-old individual is a teacher at Edson's Ecole Pine Grove School in the Grande Yellowhead Public Schools Division.
Edson RCMP believe there may be additional victims and encourage those individuals to come forward.
If you have any information on this crime or any other crime, you are asked to contact the Edson RCMP at 780-723-8800 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can 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.