Sex assault charge laid after alleged incident at Casselman reflexology office

By Mike Vlasveld

Posted Sep 23, 2019 05:30:00 PM.

A 55-year-old man is facing one count of sexual assault after an alleged incident at a reflexology office in Casselman.

Ontario Provincial Police in Russell County made the arrest on September 18 after investigating events from September 11.

Francois Coallier, of Casselman, was the one arrested and charged.

He is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L'Orignal on October 9.

Police are attempting to identify any other possible victims of similar crimes. Any person with information regarding the investigation is requested to contact Detective Constable Marius Iordache (marius.iordache@opp.ca) or 613-443-4499 or the toll free at 1-888-310-1122. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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