Police arrest Wasaga Beach man in connection with multiple sexual assault investigations

An Ontario Provincial Police shoulder badge is seen in this undated photo. (File)

The public is being warned by the Huronia West OPP’s Major Crime Unit after a man from Wasaga Beach was arrested in relation to several sexual assault investigations.

According to police, in March, the accused contacted a young person while posing as a teen named ‘Justin’ on Snapchat, a widely used social media platform. Authorities allege this was done for the purpose of committing a criminal offence.

Further investigation by police revealed that in the fall of 2024, the accused allegedly sexually assaulted a young person in the area of Wasaga Beach’s Beach Area 1.

On March., 14, the 23-year-old of Wasaga Beach was arrested and charged with luring a child, sexual assault and sexual interference.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Collingwood courts at a later date.

Investigators believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with information about the accused or his alleged online activities to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.