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Brockville man charged with sexual offences against Perth child

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Lanark OPP say they’ve laid charges after investigating alleged historical sexual offences dating back to 2019.

According to a Friday, April 17 media release, officers began an investigation on Thursday April 2, 2026, regarding allegations involving a child that began in 2019 while the suspect, now of Brockville, lived in Perth.

He was arrested on Monday April 13, 2026, police say.

 As the result the investigation, a 35-year-old Brockville man was arrested and charged with:

·      Voyeurism

·      Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years old

·      Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material

·      Makes, prints, publishes or possesses for the purpose of publication of any child sexual abuse and exploitation material

·      Assault with a weapon

·      Assault

The suspect was held in custody for a bail hearing and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 17, 2026.

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

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