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Lambton Shores resident charged in historical sexual assault case

A 67-year-old is facing numerous sex-related charges following an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On January 9, Huron County OPP began investigating a complaint about a historical sexual assault that took place in Lambton County between 2018 and 2021. The Lambton County OPP Crime Unit then carried out the investigation.

On Monday, police reported that a Lambton Shores resident had been arrested.

They have been charged with two counts of sexual assault on someone under 16, one count of indecent exposure to a minor, and one count of voyeurism.

No additional information will be disclosed.

The suspect was first held in custody but has since been released. They have a court appearance set in Sarnia for February 18.

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