Durham Police – Church Camp Counsellor Charged with Sexual Assault
A 21-year-old male summer camp employee has been charged with inappropriately touching a 13-year-old female at a summer camp in Ganaraska.
The incident allegedly occurred on August 1, 2019, while the suspect was working as a church camp counsellor for the Calvary Baptist Church of Oshawa. The 13-year-old female victim was inappropriately touched during a staff party. The suspect has also worked at another bible camp, and has connections to different church venues where he has performed as a drummer.
Investigators want to ensure there are no further victims.
Josiah JOHNSON, age 21, of Bowmanville, has been charged with Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference. He was released on a Promise to Appear.
If you have additional information about this investigation, please contact D/Cst. Dalziel of the DRPS Sexual Assault Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5334.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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