Kingston man charged in OPP sexual assault investigation

A 21-year-old local man is facing charges as the result of an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigation into an indecent act in Amherstview.

On Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2019, officers with the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the OPP and the L&A OPP Crime Unit responded to a report of an indecent act at a residence in Amherstview, Ontario. 

As a result of the investigation, police have charged Todd Russell Pommerville, 21, of Kingston with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Two counts of sexual assault
• Two counts of sexual interference
• Indecent exposure

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee. 

A publication ban has been imposed, and no further details will be released as a result.

Any person with information should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or the L&A County OPP Crime Unit at 613-354-3369. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The following is a message from the L&A OPP:

Victims of sexual assault are not alone! If you need help or know someone that does, there are local resources available. You can visit the Victim Services of Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington at www.victimserviceshpela.com for assistance. A toll free call can also be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.