THUNDER BAY – A 56-year-old former child welfare agency worker has been charged after an investigation into historical child sexual abuse allegations.
Police said they first started their investigation in 2024, after receiving reports of allegations that date back about two decades and involved the worker, who was assigned to the alleged victim’s family at the time.
The investigation ultimately led to the arrest of a male suspect, who appeared in court on Wednesday.
Police say the investigation remains ongoing and they are continuing to look into the possibility that other victims may be out there who have yet to come forward.
Ronald Nicholas Slusar has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.
Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Det.-Const. Tanka Awosika at 807-317-0146.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or reach them online at www.p3tips.com.
None of the allegations have been proven in court.
