NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit charged a 59-year-old man from Coldwater in connection with historical sexual assaults that [allegedly] occurred in the Town of Georgina.
In October 2022, York Regional Police began an investigation after two female victims came forward to report information regarding historical sexual assaults. Officers learned that the accused resided in East Gwillimbury and Georgina when the assaults took place.
The accused was arrested on Wednesday Dec. 7, 2022, and has been charged in connection with both incidents.
Investigators are releasing his photo and are urging any additional victims or witnesses to come forward.
CHARGED:
- Gregory Wallace, 59, of Coldwater
CHARGES:
- Sexual assault x2
- Sexual interference — person under 14
A sexual assault includes any non-consensual contact of a sexual nature. York Regional Police encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault, including historical offences. There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences and offenders can be prosecuted well after the date of the offence. York Regional Police understands that while sexual assaults often cause long-lasting trauma, survivors may have difficulty speaking about incidents with friends, family members or police officers. We work to bring sexual assault cases to a resolution by conducting professional and thorough investigations, while also providing assistance and the resources necessary to support victims during this period of recovery.
If you are the survivor of sexual assault, you can report the incident online if:
- You are not in immediate danger
- The person who assaulted you is not present
- There is no evidence present that may be collected by police (blood, semen, saliva, etc.). Evidence can be collected for up to 12 days after the sexual assault has occurred
- You have access to a private email address, to which the suspect does not
If someone is not ready to report, however is seeking support, please contact York Region Victim Services victimservices-york.org. Additional resources and information can also be found on our website, www.yrp.ca/en/services/resources/sexualassaultsurvivorsguide.pdf.
Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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