MAN, 59, ARRESTED IN SEX ASSAULT INVOLVING CHILD IN HUNTSVILLE IN 2015

HUNTSVILLE — A man suspected of sexually assaulting a young child in 2015 was charged here yesterday after the youngster came forward a year ago.

On December 17 the Muskoka Crime Unit, with the assistance of the OPP’s forensic interview team and forensic sketch artist, made an arrest in this historic sexual assault investigation.

Kelly Mahon, 59, of Huntsville, was charged with:

• Sexual Assault with a weapon on a Person under 16 years
• Sexual Interference
• Uttering threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

In an update today, police said the Muskoka Crime Unit continued their investigation into a sexual assault that occurred in July 2015 in Huntsville, after the victim, who was seven years old at the time of the offence, came forward in October of 2023.

They say 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 9-1-1 in an emergency. If you do not want to make a report to police or need time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social, health-related and government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca for more information.