Durham Police – Male Charged with Historic Sexual Assault
A 58-year-old Mississauga male has been charged with historical sexual assault charges involving a minor.
The DRPS Sexual Assault Unit commenced an investigation in November, 2020 after a victim came forward with allegations of a sexual nature against the suspect. These sexual assaults occurred between January 1999 to 2004 in Oshawa.
Investigators arrested and charged Brenton BRATHWAITE, age 58 of Mississauga with: Sexual Assault x2; Sexual Exploitation x2; Sexual Interference x2 and Exposure to Person under 14 Years.
The suspect is known to have owned and operated a mobile rock wall rental company in Oshawa. Investigators want to ensure there are no other victims.
Anyone with new information that could help investigators is asked to contact D/Cst. MacDonald of the Major Crime – Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5337.
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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