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RCMP charge man in historical sexual assault
Pictou County District RCMP has charged a Pictou Landing First Nation man in a historical sexual assault investigation.
On August 13, 2021, police received a complaint of a sexual assault that had occurred approximately 15 years ago on New Years Day. The victim was either 11 or 12 at the time, and following New Years Eve celebrations, she had gone to sleep for the night. She was then awoken by a man who sexually assaulted her. The man was 21 or 22 years old at the time.
On October 28, 2021, Gary Daniel Denny, 35, of Pictou Landing First Nation was arrested without incident. Denny was charged with Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference. Denny was released on conditions and will appear in Pictou Provincial Court on December 13, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
The investigation is lead by Pictou County District RCMP with assistance from their General Investigation Section.
The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
