Drummond-North Elmsley teen facing three more counts of sexual assault against youth victims

A Drummond-North Elmsley teen is facing further charges related to offences involving multiple youth victims.

Lanark OPP officers initially arrested and charged a 17-year-old male on January 20, 2025, following an investigation into sexual assault allegations. 

On Tuesday, Feb. 12, officers arrested the same 17-year-old male as a result of the ongoing investigation and charged him with:

• Sexual assault – three counts
• Assault

Those are in addition to the January 20, 2025 charges of:

• Sexual assault 
• Assault
• Uttering threats – three counts
• Assault with a weapon – two counts

The accused was released on conditions following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Youth Court of Justice in Perth at a later date. The name of the accused will not be released under the terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and to protect the identity of the victims.