In September 2023, Gravelbourg RCMP received a report of sexual offences involving a male youth.
Investigation determined an adult female, who was a teacher's assistant at Ecole Gravelbourg School, committed offences involving a teenaged male, who was a student of the school.
After a lengthy investigation, on November 16, 2023, Saskatchewan RCMP arrested and charged Dannica Lowes of Moose Jaw, SK with:
- One count, sexual assault, Section 271, Criminal Code;
- One count, sexual interference, Section 151, Criminal Code;
- One count, luring a child, Section 172.1(2), Criminal Code;
- One count, making sexually explicit material available to a child, Section 171.1, Criminal Code;
- One count, invitation to sexual touching, Section 152, Criminal Code; and
- One count, possession of child pornography, Section 163.1(4), Criminal Code.
She is scheduled to appear in court in Assiniboia on December 14, 2023.
Thorough and sensitive investigation into reports of sexual based offences is an utmost priority for the Saskatchewan RCMP. As part of this investigation – and any other investigation into reports of sexual assaults against children or other vulnerable populations – Saskatchewan RCMP will work to determine if there are additional victims.
If you have information about this or any other crime, contact your local RCMP detachment by dialing 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Saskatchewan RCMP's General Investigation Section and the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) is assisting with the investigation.