Male Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault, Child Pornography, etc.
September 3, 2007

On August 28, 2007, Lillooet RCMP received a complaint about allegations of possible sexual assault of a 16 year old female.

The RCMP takes any allegations of this nature very seriously and immediately launched an investigation. Lillooet RCMP executed a search warrant on the suspect's home, wherein they discovered naked photographs of 2 teenage female victims and evidence to support allegations of possessing and making of child pornography.

The 47-year old male suspect from Lillooet knew both victims and was in a position of trust. He was arrested and charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation, possession and making of child pornography.

The RCMP will not be releasing the name of the suspect, nor will we provide any information that could in turn identify the 2 underage victims. The RCMP is not in a position at this time to discuss the details of our investigation, however, the community is believed not to be at risk, as the suspect was known to both victims.

The suspect has been released on a recognizance of bail with the following conditions:
• keep the peace and be of good behaviour
• notify the Lillooet RCMP prior to any address change
• to have no contact, directly or indirectly with the victims
• to have no contact direct or indirect with any child under the age of 18 years except in the company of an adult over the age of 19 years who is aware of these charges
• not to attend at any location that is known to be frequented by children, such as swimming pools, schools and parks.

Crimes against children are serious and result in lifelong emotional scars. The RCMP in Canada make the safety of our youth one of their national priorities.

For inquiries, please contact:

Cpl. Dan King
Lillooet RCMP
250-256-4244