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Woman sexually assaulted by houseguest

Tori Stafford
Photo by First Response Media.

A local woman who had a male acquaintance visiting ended up the victim of a sexual assault, according to Kingston Police.

The incident took place on Friday, May 11, 2018, when the accused male entered the victim’s bedroom at approximately 8 a.m. and sexually assaulted her. The man left after the incident.

A few days later, the victim confided in a friend, who convinced her to go to the hospital. The assault was later reported to police, and the Kingston Police Sexual Assault Unit began an investigation. When officers attempted to locate the accused man, they learned that he was not obeying his court-ordered condition to reside with a surety, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Officers located the accused on Wednesday, Jul. 25 at an address on Runnymede Road. He was arrested and is charged with sexual assault and breach of recognizance.

Kingston Police have issued the following message:

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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