On October 23, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. a number of OPP officers from various units executed a criminal code search warrant at a Manly Street, Midland residence. The search warrant was led by members of the Major Crime Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment and assisted by OPP members from the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Canine (K-9), Emergency Response Team (ERT) which resulted in the arrest of a suspect from the residence who was the subject of a number of criminal investigations within the Town of Midland commencing on September 17, 2024.
Arrested, charged and held for bail is Michael Keith L’Enfant 32 year old of Midland on the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Sexual assault (two counts)
- Sexual assault with a weapon (three counts)
- Administer Noxious thing (two counts)
- Communicate for purposes of obtaining sexual services (two counts)
- Overcome resistance
- Fail To Comply (four counts)
The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
There will be no further comment on the investigation as the matter is now before the courts.
Investigators believe that there is a possibility of further persons in the community that may have fallen victim to the accused persons criminal activities.