A Burlington man is facing charges following an investigation into the sexual assault of a youth.
The Halton Police says the 15-year-old male victim had met the accused on an online dating site and met the accused at a location in Burlington in the evening of Saturday, March 13th. The accused then led the victim to his residence. The HRPS says the accused was aware of the victim’s age prior to arranging the meet. Once at the residence, the Halton Police says the accused sexually assaulted the victim.
On Wednesday, March 17th, the Halton Regional Police Service – Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a Burlington residence in relation to the investigation.
53-year-old Peter Eerhard is facing:
- Luring a Child
- Invitation to Sexual Touching
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Interference
Eerhard has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
There may be additional victims, and police would encourage anyone who may have experienced something similar to contact Detective Ross Amore of the Halton Regional Service Police Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-465-8975, or through email at ross.amore@haltonpolice.ca.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Victims of violence and/or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact the Halton Regional Police Service. The following is a list of valuable support services and resources in our region for victims of violence and/or sexual assault:
- Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777 ext. 5239 or by email at VictimServices@haltonpolice.ca;
- Nina’s Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880;
- Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line);
- Radius Child & Youth Services 905-825-3242 (Oakville) or 1-855-744-9001;
- Kid’s Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24-hour crisis line);
- THRIVE Counselling 905-845-3811 or 905-637-5256.
