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Maple Ridge Councillor Charged With Four Counts of Sexual Assault

Charges follow a special prosecutor’s assessment after an RCMP investigation, with a first appearance set for Feb. 12.

Overview

  • BC Prosecution Service filed the charges on Jan. 15 in Port Coquitlam provincial court.
  • Three counts relate to one complainant, with a separate count involving a second person.
  • Special prosecutor Claire Hatcher, appointed last year, recommended the charges after completing her assessment.
  • The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment of the RCMP conducted the investigation that informed the charge decision.
  • Publication bans are in place, the BC Prosecution Service issued a media statement after consulting the special prosecutor, and earlier recommendations led to separate May charges for assault and firearm-related offences.