Man charged with sexual assault, luring

Police are reminding parents to be mindful of social media activity and talk to your children about the dangers it poses after two young females were lured on social media by a 24-year-old male.

The male is facing multiple charges after meeting the two young females on social media and engaging in inappropriate relationships with them.

According to police, the male met a 15-year-old female on social media in early 2020 and began an inappropriate relationship with her. He was also engaged in a separate, inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old female starting in October 2018, which continued into March 2020.

The 24-year-old, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts each of sexual assault, sexual interference, luring a person under 16 years of age my means of telecommunications, and three counts of breach of release order. He was being held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Briese of the DRPS Sexual Assault Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5323.

Anonymous tips can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.