A 22-year-old from Rockland was arrested and charged with sexual assaults after an incident at a Rockland public park.
After an investigation carried out by the Russell County detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Thursday, Sept. 26, Harry Tchinda II Mbete, 22, from Rockland was charged with sexual assault and held for a bail hearing at a later date.
According to police, the victim was not injured and did not know the accused.
Police are encouraging anyone with any information regarding this investigation to contact Russell County OPP at 613-443-4499 or the toll free at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Prescott-Russell at http://svsprescottrussell.ca for assistance. A toll-free call can also be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
