Northumberland OPP – Charges Laid in Sexual Assault Investigation (Name Released)

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Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in connection with a sexual assault investigation in the Municipality of Brighton.

On August 20, 2026, police received a number of complaints regarding incidents that occurred at a business on Young Street from May 28 to August 12, 2026.

The Northumberland Crime Unit continued the investigation and, as a result, an individual was taken into custody on August 24, 2026.

Jalil AHMED (53) of Cobourg has been charged with:

– Sexual assault

– Voyeurism – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in C obourg in September 2026.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a similar incident or who has information relevant to this investigation is urged to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca

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