Ottawa police lay sexual assault charges in Westboro
Posted Jan 24, 2020 07:25:00 PM.
A 35-year-old man is facing a few charges related to the sexual assault of a person under 16, after an investigation by the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit in Westboro.
A Child Aid Society (CAS) worker told police that a 15-year-old girl had contacted them on Thursday, advising she was in distress and wanted help.
Police officers then visited a business on Tweedsmuir Avenue at Richmond Road, around 4:15 p.m., and spoke to a man who claimed to be alone. Police soon located the 15-year-old, hiding beside a bed.
Further investigation showed the victim had been at the same building between Tuesday and Thursday.
Michel Levesque, of Ottawa, was charged with:
- Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age
- Sexual interference
- Invitation to sexual touching
He is scheduled to appear in court, Friday.
The investigation continues and SACA investigators are concerned there could be more victims.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
