Investigators from the Independent Investigations Bureau (BEI) on Thursday morning arrested a police officer from the Sherbrooke Police Department in connection with a sexual assault. The crime was allegedly committed in the course of his duties on August 19.
Samuel Ducharme, 40, was the subject of an arrest warrant and is currently being met by BEI investigators. He faces one count of sexual assault.
He will be released, but must be present at the Sherbrooke courthouse on December 3.
“Out of respect for the judicial process, the BEI will not issue any other comments,” the statement said.
By virtue of the Police Act, the BEI takes charge of the investigation of any allegation relating to a sexual offense committed by a police officer on duty.
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