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Man charged with sexual assault offences, police seeking other victims
Back to SearchFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 23, 2023 9:36 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Unit has charged a man following an investigation into serious sexual assault offences.
In April, investigators received a complaint about a man making sexual invitations and sexual attempts involving minors online.
The police investigation unveiled other similar incidents, believed to have occurred since 2010, involving victims in and outside the Ottawa area, including Cornwall.
SACA investigators believe that there may be other victims, both adult and minor.
On June 22nd, Patrick RABIDEAU-BLACKADDER, 37 years old, of Ottawa was charged with:
- Publish/Possess Obscene Matter for Distribution
- Telecommunication Agreement to Commit Specific Criminal Offences with another under or believed Under 18 Years
- Print/Publish/Possess to Publish Child Pornography
He appeared in court yesterday and remains in custody.
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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