Longtime teacher, volunteer in Maple Creek charged with sexual assault, interference: RCMP

A man who was charged last year with one count of sexual assault and sexual interference was re-arrested on March 21.

According to a release, on July 21, 2023, Maple Creek, Sask., RCMP received a report of a historical sexual assault.

“As a result of investigation, Dexter Bacsu was charged with one count of sexual assault, Section 271, Criminal Code and one count of sexual interference, Section 151, Criminal Code,” police stated.

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The accused appeared in Maple Creek provincial court on Thursday.

In the release, Bacsu, who is in his 60s, is described as a longtime teacher and a volunteer in Maple Creek. RCMP have said the man previously volunteered with local youth sports and music programs, including as a coach and trip chaperone.

Police stated that investigators continue to believe there may be other victims and are asking the public if you are a survivor of sexual assault, or if you have information about a crime of sexual nature that may assist in an ongoing investigation, please contact Maple Creek RCMP.

– with files from The Canadian Press