UPDATE
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says that an additional victim has come forward in regards to a historical sexual assault investigation.
This victim was also a student at John T. Tuck Elementary School in Burlington (where the accused worked as a teacher) at the time of the offence in 1987.
72-year-old Michael O’Grady was arrested again on Tuesday, October 26th.
The Burlington man was arrested and charged with sexual assault. He was then released on an Undertaking.
O’Grady taught at various schools within the Halton District School Board and police believe there may be additional victims. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Constable Carly Irwin of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit, at 905-825-4747, ext. 8976, or by email at carly.irwin@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.
ORIGINAL (SEPTEMBER 22nd)
A former Halton school teacher has been arrested in relation to a sexual assault that occurred at a Burlington elementary school in 1982.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says that in July, a former female student at John T. Tuck Elementary School in Burlington contacted them to report that she was sexually assaulted by a teacher when she attended the school in 1982.
72-year-old Michael O’Grady of Burlington has been charged with:
- Indecent Assault to a Female.
O’Grady was released on an Undertaking.
O’Grady taught at various schools within the Halton District School Board and police believe there may be additional victims. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Constable Carly Irwin of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit, at 905-825-4747, ext. 8976, or by email at carly.irwin@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 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 Halton Region for victims of sexual violence:
- Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777
- Halton Women’s Place 905-878-8555 (north) or 905-332-7892 (24-hour crisis line)
- Halton Children’s Aid Society 905-333-4441 or 1-866-607-5437
- Nina’s Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880
- Thrive Counselling 905-637-5256 or 905-845-3811
- Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line)
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