Kingston man charged after sexually assaulting a youth in his care

Tori Stafford

Concerned neighbours are to thank for contacting Kingston Police and ensuring the safety of a local youth, according to police.

After learning about what was going on, the neighbours took the youth from the house where the man had been sexually assaulting the youth. The youth had been in the care of the local man at the time, and the Kingston Police Sexual Assault Unit began investing the accused on Wednesday, Jul. 18, 2018.

Less than a week later, the accused was arrested on Monday, Jul. 23. He was taken to Kingston Police Headquarters, and is charged with three counts of sexual assault, as well as sexual exploitation of a young person.

Police have issued the following message to the public:

Kingston Police want to let victims of sexual assault know that it is their choice to disclose the incident to police. If you have been sexually assaulted or abused and are uncertain what to do, please attend the hospital and see the caring and compassionate staff at the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence clinic (SADV). The staff can help you with counselling and coping strategies in addition to providing testing for sexually transmitted diseases and providing access to HIV medication. If you are willing the staff will also complete the sexual assault evidence kit. Evidence can be collected up to twelve days following a sexual assault. Depending on the circumstances it may be possible for DNA evidence to be obtained from clothing after it has been washed. Your confidentiality is guaranteed and police will only be contacted by the hospital if you request it at the time. The SADV clinic will store the contents of the kit for a preliminary period of 6 months which offers a victim time to gather information on the process and decide on how they want to proceed.

 

No one has the right to abuse another person. Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact Kingston Police. The following links offer valuable support services and resources in the Kingston area for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence:

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