Northumberland OPP cruiser at detachment. /OPP Central Region X photo
Northumberland OPP say they’ve arrested a Trent Hills resident after a historical sexual assault investigation.
During the evening of Wednesday, May 8, police issued a release saying the OPP’s crime unit had charged an individual in relation to an alleged historical sexual offence.
Police said the investigation started on Feb. 2, 2024, after the victim reported the incident.
The incident is reported to have occurred between 1972 and 1975 while the victim was in the care of a group home and placed to live in the care of the accused, said police, adding the victim was under 14 years old at the time.
As a result of the investigation, police said on Monday, May 6, 2024, Allan Kerr, 75, of the Municipality of Trent Hills, was arrested and charged with sexual intercourse with a female under 14 years of age.
This charge has not been proven in court.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a future date, said police.
Anyone who has any information about this investigation, or a similar incident, is asked to call Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, said police.
There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed, OPP is reminding residents.
If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help, added police.
Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health-related government services. Simply call 211 or visit 211ontario.ca for more information, said police.
