Man from Beckwith charged with child sex offences

A 70-year-old man from Beckwith Township has been charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving a child, according to the Lanark County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

According to a release from the OPP, the investigation began on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 and as a result of their findings, the man was arrested and charged with:

• Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age
• Sexual interference

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 25.

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