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Havelock-area man charged with sexually assaulting males who offered him help

A Havelock-area man is accused of sexual assault involving male victims. Global News File

A Havelock-area man is accused of sexually assaulting males following a police investigation.

Peterborough County OPP launched an investigation following allegations of sexual assault in February and May. OPP say during these incidents the accused, who has a physical disability, allegedly approached unknown males and requested assistance.

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Police say the man then allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed the victims after they entered the man’s silver van.

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“The victims felt obligated to help as the accused is physically handicapped,” OPP stated Monday.

Troy Merriam, 55, of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen township, was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault.

He is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Aug. 1.

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OPP say there may be additional victims.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Peterborough County OPP Crime Unit at 705-742-0401 or the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.

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