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Port Hope Resident Facing Numerous Charges Including Sexual Exploitation And Sexual Interference

NORTHUMBERLAND-The Northumberland OPP has charged a Port Hope man in relation to alleged sexual offences in the Municipality of Port Hope.

The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit began the investigation on April 18, 2025, after receiving a report from a neighbouring police service relating to alleged sexual offences. The victim was known to the accused according to police.

On April 19, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence. The OPP Forensic Identification Services provided assistance with the investigation.

As a result, Anthony Zlot, 59 years old from the Municipality of Port Hope, has been arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Assault

–      Sexual interference

–      Sexual assault

–      Sexual exploitation

The accused was held for a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on April 19, 2025.

Anyone who believes they were a victim of a similar incident or has any information is asked to call the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Police 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. 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 211ontario.ca for more information.

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