KAWARTHAS-A 74-year-old Bowmanville male has been charged with a historical sex assault on a minor.
Durham Police say on Friday, July 12, 2019, investigators from the Sexual Assault Unit arrested a former elementary teacher after allegations were made by a former Grade 5 student between 1996 and 1997. The historic incident took place at the school according to police. The suspect was a teacher at Dr. C.F. Cannon Public School which was located on Emerald Street in Oshawa at the time of the allegations.
74 year old Douglas Brooks of Peachtree Crescent in Bowmanville, is charged with Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference and Invitation to Sexual Touching. He was released on a Promise to Appear.
Investigators want to ensure there are no other victims. Anyone with new information that could help investigators is asked to contact Det. McConnell of the Major Crime – Sexual Assault Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5324.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
