FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:05 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged an Ottawa man following an investigation into allegations of a Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference.
In September 2016, the Ottawa Police Service received a report of a male suspect who had been contacting a 15 year old girl over social media. He arranged to meet the girl and she was sexually assaulted on several occasions.
Ivan PIPUNIC, 44 years old, of Ottawa Ontario is charged with three counts of Sexual Assault, 3 counts of Sexual Interference and one count of Obstruction of Justice.
He is to appear in court on September 23, 2016.
SACA investigators are concerned that there could be other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service 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 or downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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