A veteran Ontario Provincial Police officer is facing sexual assault charges related to an incident involving a minor that occurred seven years ago. The unnamed officer, a provincial constable with 19 years of experience with the OPP, was arrested Wednesday. The officer is charged with sexual assault and sexual interference with a minor. OPP spokesperson Bill Dickson said no further details could be released about the officer in order to protect the identity of the victim. The officer has been suspended with pay and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Source: CBC News June 04, 2020 14:56 UTC