Peterborough County OPP – Historical Sexual Assault Allegations Lead To Charge

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In the fall of 2018, members of the Peterborough County Detachment Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into historical sexual assaults that occurred between 1974 and 1977 in the Peterborough, Ontario area.

 

As a result of the investigation, Neil SIMPSON (age 67) of Peterborough, Ontario was arrested and charged with:

 

•Indecent Assault, contrary to section 156 of the Criminal Code.

 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on August 22, 2019.

 

Police believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Peterborough County OPP Crime Unit at 705-742-0401 or the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.

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