INNISFAIL - A Red Deer County man is facing 10 Criminal Code charges in connection to sexual abuse allegations against three young children under the age of 10.
RCMP Cpl. Laurel Scott said in a media release issued on Sept. 12 that the three children were under the care of the male between 2012 and 2018.
Scott said the the Innisfail RCMP launched an investigation on Sept. 6, 2018 following a complaint made involving disclosures from the female youth.
She said the Red Deer city RCMP Serious Crimes Unit assisted in the investigation. The RCMP partnered with the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre and Alberta Children’s Services to conduct their investigation and to ensure the safety of the children involved, said Scott.
She said the 43-year-old man from Red Deer County was arrested on Sept. 6 and charged with 10 Criminal Code charges, including sexual assault, sexual interference, sexual exploitation of a young person and invitation to sexual touching.
Scott said the three victims in these incidents were all under the age of 10 at the time of the alleged offences. She said the children’s safety and well-being are being supported by caregivers and resources available through the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre.
Scott said the name of the accused is not being released to the media to protect the identities of the children.
She said there is no indication there is any risk to the general public.
The male has been released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer provincial court on Thursday, Oct. 4.
