Wood Buffalo RCMP arrest man following sex assault complaint
Wood Buffalo RCMP launched their investigation when they received a complaint alleging the sexual assault took place on July 28, 2023, in Fort McMurray.
An RCMP patch is seen on the shoulder of a Surrey RCMP officer during a news conference in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, April 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Wood Buffalo RCMP announced a local man has been arrested on sexual assault allegations.
In a statement, police said on July 28, 2023, officers began an investigation into a complaint of assault in Fort McMurray.
A 37-year-old man from Fort McMurray had been arrested on Aug. 17, 2023, and has been charged with the following:
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- Sexual assault
- Forcible confinement
- Extortion without firearm
- Intimidation of a participant of the justice system
- Uttering threats
He’s scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 11, 2023.