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Grande Cache RCMP charge local Education Assistant with sexual assault

Apr 20, 2023 | 1:45 PM

An investigation conducted by the Grande Cache RCMP detachment and the Western Alberta RCMP General Investigation Section, has resulted in the arrest of a male Educational Assistant.

On April 18, Mounties received information that two minors had been sexually exploited by an E.A. An investigation ensued with assistance from the Western Alberta RCMP General Investigation Section. As a result, 28-year-old Grande Cache resident, J.J. Lenin Butler was arrested and charged with:

· Sexual assault (x3)

· Possession of child pornography

· Sexual exploitation (x2)

Following a judicial hearing, he was released on conditions and is set to appear in Grande Cache Provincial Court on May 4.

Victim Services has been dispatched to assist victims, RCMP believes there may be more victims and encourage those individuals to come forward.

If you have any information about this case or would like to get in touch with Victim Services, call the Grande Cache detachment at 780-827-2222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.P3Tips.com.

At this time, the Western Alberta RCMP General Investigation Section has taken over the file. No further details will be released as the matter is before the courts.