HUNTSVILLE MAN, 24, CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT SAME DAY AS REPORT WEDNESDAY

HUNTSVILLE — A local man accused of a sexual assault here Wednesday was held for a bail hearing and remanded in custody.

Police say that after a report and investigation they arrested Isiah Hamilton, 24, of Huntsville, charging him with sexual assault.

At 11:20 a.m., police received a report from a victim of a sexual assault that occurred on West Road.

The Muskoka Crime Unit, Canine Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called to identify and locate the unknown suspect.

Police ask that if anyone with information related to this incident, or a similar incident, is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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. You can report a sexual assault by calling the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 911 in an emergency.

Police were called late Wednesday morning to identify and locate the unknown suspect in a sexual assault. They arrested and charged a local man later that day.