Man charged with sexual assault and criminal harassment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, October 1, 2022       8:15 am

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged a Toronto man following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.

Don MEREDITH, 58 years old, is charged with three counts of sexual assault and one count of criminal harassment.

The charges relate to alleged incidents in 2013 and 2014 reported to police by an adult woman. 

MEREDITH was charged today and released on a promise to appear in court.

Police are concerned there may be more alleged 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 at crimestoppers.ca.

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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366