A 19-year-old taxi cab driver in Kenora, Ont., has been charged in connection with a sexual assault that took place while he was on duty.
Officials are also concerned there could be other victims.
Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Oct. 9 that the investigation began Oct. 3 when officers received a report of an incident involving a driver with a local taxi company in Kenora.
The suspect has been charged with sexual assault. The attack took place overnight Oct. 2-3 and the suspect was arrested around noon Oct. 4, police said in an email to CTV News.
Police are requesting that anyone who may have additional information or believes that they were a victim of a similar circumstance to contact the Kenora OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone who does, there are local resources here to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Kenora and Area website for help.
If you are in an immediate crisis, call 911.
If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis:
- Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety.
- The Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres’ website has a comprehensive list of sexual assault centres in Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling.
- The Ending Violence Association of Canada‘s website has links to helplines, support services and locations across Canada that offer sexual assault kits.
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society crisis lines: +1 866 925 4419 or +1 800 721 0066 (24/7)
- Toronto Rape Crisis Centre crisis line: +1 416 597 8808 (24/7)
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: +1 833 900 1010 (24/7)
- Trans Lifeline: +1 877 330 6366
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988 (24/7)
- Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre for current and former Canadian Armed Forces members: +1 844 750 1648
- Read about your rights as a victim on the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime website.
