Military reservist charged after allegations of sexual misconduct in St. John’s

A reservist with the Canadian Armed Forces is facing multiple charges under the National Defence Act in connection to reports of sexual misconduct.

In a press release, the Department of National Defence (DND) says that the incident is alleged to have taken place during a function at the Fort Pepperrell Mess at CFS St. John’s, N.L. in September 2018.

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Charges were officially laid on March 16 after an investigation by the Canadian Armed Forces investigative branch.

Major Kirk Kendall, a reservist with the 37 Combat Engineer Regiment in St. John’s., is now facing:

• One count of disgraceful conduct
• Three counts of conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline
• One count of drunkenness

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DND says that the matter will now proceed through the military justice system for a possible summary trial or court martial at a later date.