NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and members of the Central Region Crime Unit have completed their investigation into allegations of a sexual assault.
On Sept. 22, 2017 the female victim met the suspect at an area golf club during a tournament and the assault took place afterward at a Muskoka Lakes Township residence. The victim first reported the assault to the York Regional Police Service who, in turn, advised the Bracebridge OPP.
As a result of the ongoing police investigation, Christopher William Finlay, age 39 of Georgian Bay Township was arrested and charged with:
- Sexual assault - 2 counts
The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Nov. 6, 2018.
Victims of sexual assaults are not alone. If you have been sexually assaulted or know someone who has, there are local resources to help you. You can visit the Muskoka/Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services for assistance at www.daphnewymn.com .
A toll-free call can also be placed to the Assaulted Women's Helpline at 1-800-461-2929 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, please dial 9-1-1.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
The Bracebridge OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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