The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one male with numerous sex related offences.
On September 30, 2024, officers of the Orillia OPP detachment, Major Crime Unit received information regarding a historical sexual assault, sexual interference incident. Police were advised in June 2024, the accused party advised a group of younger female youths that he was 17 years old, provided alcohol and had sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old female.
Since the investigation began, additional victims have come forward. Police believe there could be further victims.
As a result of this investigation, Ty Arends, 21-year-old of Severn Township has been charged with:
· Assault Cause Bodily Harm- Choke, suffocate or strangle
· Sexual Interference x3
· Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 years x3
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about these or a similar incident is urged to call the Orillia OPP Major Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com
There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health related government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ontario.ca for more information.