A 58-yr-aged Courtenay man has been billed with sexual assault from a youth, following an investigation launched by the Comox Valley RCMP in January.
The allegations suggest that the offences happened concerning September and December of the preceding calendar year.
The accused, identified as Richard Zinger, a local health teacher, was apprehended in February and subsequently released on stringent disorders.
These conditions contain refraining from any get in touch with with folks less than the age of 19 devoid of created permission and keeping away from positions of rely on or authority involving individuals underneath 19 a long time aged.
The BC Prosecution Assistance a short while ago granted approval for the charge of sexual assault versus Zinger.
Const. Monika Terragni said law enforcement imagine there may be witnesses with details about the incidents and encouraged them to converse to an investigator.
“The security of our regional youth is a person of our major priorities in the Comox Valley and we are fully commited to performing tirelessly to have an surroundings in which they can feel secure and cost-free of exploitation,” stated Terragni.
Anybody with information is urged to contact Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.