Additional sexual offence-related charges have been laid against a Rockland resident.
On March 5, members of the Russell County OPP Crime Unit, assisted by OPP Digital Forensics and Forensic Identification Services, executed a warrant in Ottawa and arrested an individual in relation to a historical sexual assault / child luring investigation.
Michael Woloschuk, age 44 from Rockland, was charged with:
- Sexual Assault on a person under 16 years of age – three counts
- Sexual Interference – three counts
- Luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication – two counts
- Fail to Comply with a Release Order – one count
The accused was remanded in custody and a bail hearing has been scheduled March 12 by video from the Ottawa-Carlton Detention Centre.
This accused was previously charged with similar offences in August 2023. Those charges remain before the courts.
Police are encouraging anyone with any information regarding this investigation to contact Detective Constable Marius Iordache at 613-443-4499 or toll free at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. You can visit the Victim Services of Prescott-Russell at http://svsprescottrussell.ca for assistance. A toll-free call can also be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential. If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
