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2 Centre Wellington seniors charged in historical sexual assault case

Wellington OPP made an arrest at a high school in Fergus on Monday. Ken Hashizume/CJOY

Wellington County OPP are seeking those who may have been victims in a sexual assault case that dates back over 60 years.

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They announced on Wednesday that they have arrested a man and a woman, both from Centre Wellington, in connection with the case.

Investigators say in September 2023 they began looking into reported sexual assault cases between 1961 and 1984.

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They say all of them occurred at a residence somewhere in Wellington County.

Investigators say two victims have come forward and believe there could be more.

An 89-year-old man faces multiple charges including gross indecency, indecent assault, sexual assault and forcible confinement. An 85-year-old woman is charged with assault and forcible confinement. Both are scheduled to appear in a Guelph courtroom on March 8.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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