Goderich man charged with two counts of sexual assault

(GODERICH, ON) - A 66-year-old Goderich man has been arrested and is now facing charges, following an investigation by Huron County OPP Crime Unit officers.
 
June 3, around 6:35 p.m., two teenaged girls were confronted by an unknown man in the area of Maitland Road North and Nelson Street East. The suspicious man was reported to police at that time.

The Huron OPP has identified the man and he was arrested and taken into custody without incident Thursday, June 8.

Roy MITCHELL, 66, of Goderich has been charged with two counts of Sexual Assault. 

Following a bail hearing, the accused was released with a court date scheduled for June 19, at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich.

Huron County OPP appreciates the help of the media and the public in this investigation.

Any person with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*