**KIRKLAND LAKE OPP NEWS RELEASE**


On April 2, 2019, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kirkland Lake Detachment responded to a complaint of a sexual assault which had occurred in the Town of Kirkland Lake, Ontario.   

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old male from Matachewan, Ontario, was charged with the following;  

  •  Sexual Assault, contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code (CC), and
  • Forcible Confinement, contrary to section 279 of the CC.

 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake, Ontario.  

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Temiskaming District website at www.temiskamingvcars.com/ for assistance. A toll free call can also be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.   

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