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More charges laid against area man in sex-assault investigation

OPP says the new charges come after more alleged victims came forward
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A Beeton man faces new charges in connection to a historical sexual assault investigation by Ontario Provincial Police's major crime unit.

In September 2024, an investigation began into John Wilkinson and, after a news release was issued, police say more alleged victims have come forward.

Police say one potential victim disclosed two separate assaults dating back to 2015 and 2019, prompting Wilkinson's arrest. He has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual interference.

Police also say a second alleged victim reported an assault that took place in 2017, leading to a sexual assault charge against Wilkinson. 

He has since been arrested and was held for a bail hearing.

None of the allegations have been tested in court. 

Anyone with information about these incidents or similar cases is asked to contact Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or, to remain anonymous, contact the Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.