The Winnipeg Police Service Counter Exploitation Unit, with the assistance of general patrol, Tactical Support Team and the Missing Persons Unit, have arrested a 53-year-old male and charged him with:
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Interference
- Procuring a Person Under 18 Years of Age to Provide Sexual Services
- Possess Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking
Between March 1, 2016 and July 1, 2016 the accused would communicate with the victim, a 14-year-old female, through social media. The victim was transported to a residence in the 400 block of Furby Street. Sex was procured from victim in exchange for a combination of cash, prescription drugs, marihuana and alcohol.
The victim made contact with the Counter Exploitation Unit on July 5, 2016 and an investigation was initiated.
Eric GUNDMANDSON of Winnipeg has been remanded in custody.
