Offences began when victim was under 16
Niagara Regional Police have arrested a Fort Erie man following an investigation into a series of historical sexual assaults in the region.
Police say an adult woman came forward to report ongoing sexual assaults and related offences that began when she was under the age of 16 and continued into her adult years. Investigators confirmed that the accused and the victim were known to each other.
As a result, 38-year-old Bradley Joel Samuel Seip of Fort Erie has been charged with multiple sexual assault-related offences and uttering death threats.
To protect the identity of the victim, further details are not being released.
The investigation is ongoing. Police believe there may be additional victims and are encouraging anyone with information to contact investigators.