THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Police Service has announced charges against a city man in connection with alleged sexual assaults that occurred over a period of two years.
Police say they began an investigation after an individual came forward and claimed to have been assaulted on multiple occasions by an adult male between 2015 and 2017.
The complainant is said to have been between the ages of 15 and 18 at the time incidents occurred, while the perpetrator was in a position of trust and authority.
After receiving the allegations on Jan. 30, 2019, police three days later informed the accused man that charges were being filed against him.
He subsequently turned himself in.
Philip Jason Trottier, 49, has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation.
He appeared in court and was released after being remanded to a future court date.
Police said they urge anyone who may have been the victim of a sexual assault to contact them at 684-1200.
