Carleton Place man charged with incest, sexual assault of minor

A resident of Carleton Place with sexual offences, Lanark OPP report.

Police say in a Feb. 18, 2025 media release that the investigation began in September of 2023 regarding allegations of sexual assault involving a child. 

Recently, further information was obtained, and a 30-year-old Carleton Place man was arrested on Feb. 18 and charged with:

·        Sexual Assault on a person under 16 years of age

·        Incest

Charges have not been proven in court.

The male was held for bail and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 18, 2025.

Police say the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.