A Correctional Services Officer at Vanier Centre for Women in Milton has been charged with sexual assault offences.
On March 8th, the Halton Regional Police Service was made aware of a sexual assault that happened within the correctional facility on March 5th, and started an investigation. During the course of the investigation, a second victim was also identified stemming from a separate incident that also occurred on March 5th, within the facility.
42-year-old Dwayne Jason Thomas of Brampton was arrested on March 25th. He has been charged with:
- Sexual Assault (2 counts)
- Breach of Trust (2 counts)
Thomas was released on an undertaking.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims.
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
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.
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.
