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30-year-old charged in sexual assault investigation involving an underage person

Police say the accused gave the victim narcotics
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NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE POLICE SERVICE
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On Feb. 21, 2020, officers with Patrol Services arrested 30-year-old Zackary Desjardins for sexual assault.

It’s alleged between Feb. 13 and 14 the accused was in the company of an underage person, provided them with narcotics and had contact of a sexual nature.

The accused was located on Feb. 21, 2020 and arrested.

He is charged with one count of sexual assault, one count of sexual interference, one count of trafficking, one count of administering a noxious substance, and two counts of breach of recognizance. He was held for bail court.

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