On October 25, 2024, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation involving a series of victims in the Huron County area. This investigation has led to police laying multiple criminal charges against the accused in this matter.
Police have charged 21-year-old, Cole WHEELER, of Goderich with the following offences:
- Sexual Assault (12 counts),
- Invitation to Sexual Touching (two counts),
- Sexual Interference (two counts),
- Assault,
- Forcible Confinement,
- Unlawfully in a Dwelling House,
- Luring a Child Under 18.
The accused is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich Ontario at a later date.
Investigators believe that there may be additional victims and any person with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” 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, including Huron County Victim Services. They can be contacted for support and resources at 1-866-863-4108 or by e-mail at www.victimserviceshuron.ca.
