(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged in connection with an ongoing historical sexual assault investigation.
On November 25, 2024, the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating a report of a series of sexual assault incidents that took place between May 2024 and November 2024 at a Talbot Street address.
As a result, one individual was taken into custody without incident.
31-year-old Joseph CARUSO of Cayuga has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Sexual Assault (three counts)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on a later date.
The Haldimand County OPP Major Crime Unit continues to investigate, as investigators believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Haldimand OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help.
One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Haldimand-Norfolk-Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation at 1-800-264-6671.