FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 18, 2019 10:12am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse unit has charged a suspect following an incident at the Hospital located in the 500 block of Smyth Road, on January 16, 2019.
The male, who is an employee at the hospital, was seen taking pictures or video of a female in a change room.
Joseph GERVAIS, 26 years old of Innisville, has been charged with:
- Voyeurism
GERVAIS is scheduled to appear in court on February 12, 2019.
The Ottawa Police Investigators are concerned there may be additional victims and is asking the public to contact them if they have any further information regarding this incident or others.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366