Teen in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., charged in alleged sexual assault of minor: police
Written by The Canadian Press on October 26, 2026
SAULT STE. MARIE — Police in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., say they’ve charged a teenager in the alleged sexual assault of another minor.
Investigators say someone called 911 last Friday evening to report a sexual assault.
They allege a 15-year-old touched another youth without their consent while also touching themselves in a sexual manner.
Police say the two, neither of whom can be identified due to their age, know each other.
The accused has been charged with sexual assault on a person under 16.
Police say the teen was held in custody ahead of a bail hearing.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 26, 2026.
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