FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 7, 2016 2:05pm
(Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has laid further charges against an Ottawa man following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.
Two victims came forward in response to an Ottawa Police news release issued in early May 2016 regarding Sexual assault charges against Matthew HARPER.
SACA investigated incidents that occurred between February 1, 2015 and October 18, 2015 when the suspect was a yoga instructor in the city of Ottawa.
Matthew HARPER, 38 years old of Ottawa is facing two counts of Sexual Assault. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 7th, 2016.
SACA investigators are concerned that there could be other victims.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa Police’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse section 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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