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Rideau Lakes Man, 26, Charged With Attempted Murder of Child After OPP Investigation

The accused remains in custody pending a Brockville court appearance after Leeds County OPP opened a child-abuse and intimate-partner investigation Friday morning.

Overview

  • Ontario Provincial Police say the man was arrested in the Rideau Lakes area on Sept. 26 following the launch of the investigation around 9 a.m.
  • Police listed 14 charges, including attempted murder, sexual assault on a person under 16 causing bodily harm, and sexual interference.
  • Additional counts include two each of forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm by choking, and uttering threats, as well as intimidation.
  • The OPP did not release the accused’s name to protect the identity of potential victims.
  • An OPP news release announced the charges on Saturday, and the case will proceed before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville; Rideau Lakes is about 100 kilometres southwest of Ottawa.