N.S. senior charged with decades-old sexual offences against children

An elderly Nova Scotia man has been charged with a dozen sexual offences that date back to a 20-year span, beginning in 1966.

The charges against Delmore Boudreau, 90, of Petit de Grat, come after an eight-month investigation by RCMP.

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RCMP say the investigation began when an alleged victim came forward to police and by the end, nine victims were identified.

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The alleged incidents took place between 1966 and 1986 on Isle Madame, and the victims were between the ages of four and 12 at the time.

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Police are asking anyone who has information about these offences to call RCMP in Arichat at 902-226-2533.