Oshawa man charged after woman alleges she was drugged, sexually assaulted
Durham police have charged a 23‑year‑old Oshawa man after a woman reported being drugged and sexually assaulted at his home over the weekend. Officers were called to an unknown trouble in the area of Bond Street East and Wilson Road North on Sept. 19 after the victim regained consciousness during the alleged assault and managed […]
Oshawa police have charged a 23-year-old man, Nicholas Paul Lafrance, after a woman reported being drugged and sexually assaulted at his residence over the weekend. According to the police report, officers were dispatched to an undisclosed location on Bond Street East and Wilson Road North following the victim's phone call to authorities.
The woman stated she had agreed to meet the man she connected with via Snapchat, but she was drugged and assaulted inside the home. Police found the woman outside the residence and took her to the hospital, where tests confirmed the presence of harmful substances in her system. The suspect was apprehended later without incident.
Authorities are concerned that there may be additional victims and have released a photo of the accused. Lafrance faces charges of sexual assault, administering a noxious substance, and forcible confinement. He is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Police are encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
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