Youth in Orléans kidnapped, assaulted; police charge three in connection

A youth was picked up and driven to a residence in Orléans where police say they were assaulted and filmed as suspects demanded money.

This incident happened Oct. 21, a press release states. The next day, the victim was able to escape and alert someone to call police. Several days later, officials charged a 17-year-old in connection to the incident.

On Nov. 13, a search warrant was executed at the Orléans residence and as a result, police obtained further evidence to support charging two more people.

Stephanie Perron, 35, of Ottawa has been charged with:

• Forceable confinement
• Kidnapping
• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public
• Possession of a weapon for committing an offence
• Possession of child pornography
• Sexual assault with a weapon
• Sexual exploitation of a young person
• Robbery

Faith Manzonzika, 20, of Ottawa has been charged with:

• Forceable confinement
• Kidnapping
• Possession of a weapon for committing an offence
• Possession of child pornography
• Sexual assault with a weapon
• Robbery
• Breach of probation

The previous arrested 17-year-old, who will not be named, has been charged with:

• Robbery with a weapon
• Kidnapping
• Forceable confinement
• Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public
• Possession of child pornography
• Breach of probation
• Failure to comply with a sentence

Police are continuing the investigation and said in a press release further charges could be laid. Investigators are concerned there may be more victims, it reads.

There is a publication ban in effect on the case.

Anyone with additional information, is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 extension 5116.