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Man charged with Sexual assault and Forcible confinement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:13 am
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged Samer AL-AKHALI, 25 years old, of Ottawa with one count of Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement.
Police received a complaint following an incident this past weekend where he assaulted a woman in her late teens as he drove her home.
He is scheduled to appear before the court today.
SACA investigators believe there could be other victims and other incidents.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 5944. Tips may also be sent electronically to SACA@ottawapolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
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CONTACT:
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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366