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Youth charged with sexual offences
The Special Victims Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged a youth with sexual offences that occurred in Shad Bay.
On October 27, 2022, Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of sexual assault involving youths and began an investigation. Officers learned that sexual assaults, distribution of intimate images and extortion began in 2019 and involved a victim known to the offender.
The youth, who was arrested and released on conditions, will appear in Halifax Youth Justice Court on November 24, 2022, at 9:30 a.m to face charges of Sexual Assault (two counts) and Extortion.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police believe there may be other victims in the Halifax Regional Municipality. If you are a victim, know someone who may be a victim, or have information related to this incident, please contact police at 902-490-5020. 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.
