CAF Pilot from Snowbirds Charged with Sexual Assault

In Police Blotter

(Undated photo of Major Steve Hurlbut/Source Canadian Air Force)

Office of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal
On June 17, 2023, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) charged Major Hurlbut, Steven, J. from 431 Squadron.

Major Hurlbut faces the following charge:

One count (1) Sexual Assault pursuant to section 271 of the Criminal Code.

On 14 June 2023, based on the circumstances of the case and applying a victim centric approach, the CFNIS assumed investigative responsibility into an allegation of sexual misconduct that was alleged to have occurred in Barrie, Ontario.

The matter will now proceed through the civilian justice system and no further information will be available

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Update – Durham Region Police – Follow-Up Statement on Courthouse Incident

Since DRPS’s public statement on January 29, 2026, we have been advised that the allegations related to the arrest

Read More...

Canadian Armed Forces Member Dies in Latvia on Operation REASSURANCE

Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, a Canadian Armed Forces member deployed on Operation REASSURANCE in Latvia and who was employed by

Read More...

Cobourg Mayor Issues Statement Following Northumberland County Warden’s Statement

Friday, January 30, 2026 Statement from the Office of the Mayor I have never directly said or inferred ever the sentiments

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu