In the middle of December 2020, we received a call regarding a violent Sexual Assault that took place in Greater Sudbury. Further details of the incident will not be disclosed due to the sensitive nature of the incident and in order to protect the identity of the woman involved.

As a result of the investigation, Detectives in our Criminal Investigation Division have arrested and charged 27 year old Adam Castonguay with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

  • Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm
  • Sexual Assault – Chokes, Suffocates, or Strangles

He was released on an Undertaking with a Court date of April 7, 2021.

Based on the investigation, there are concerns that there may be other Survivors. If you have any information related to this incident or this individual, you are asked to contact our Detectives at 705-675-9171 extension 2301.

If you have experienced a Sexual Assault, you have various options for reporting the incident(s) to Police when you are ready to do so. In the case of an emergency, if you are in danger or need medical assistance or if the incident just took place/the person responsible is nearby, please call 911 immediately. If you are reporting a Sexual Assault after the fact and you do not believe that you require immediate assistance, you can call us at 705-675-9171 or you can report it online through the online reporting option on our website www.gsps.ca. Under the Reporting heading you will find a page dedicated to Sexual Assault reporting with additional information including a Sexual Assault Survivors Guide. We know that this is a very difficult time for Survivors and we want to provide you with the assistance, resources and support that you require.

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