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Police have charged a man with sexual assault of a minor at a day home in south Edmonton.
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Earlier this month, police received a report of a 2022 sexual assault of a child at Shining Stars day home in the area of 50 Street and 101 Avenue, said police in a news release.
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Police said the private day home was unlicensed and not affiliated with any other child-care facilities that have the same name in Edmonton. It opened in 2011, and is no longer operational.
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Investigators believe this isn’t an isolated incident, and are encouraging other potential victims to come forward.
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On Wednesday, Michael Doucette, 54, was arrested and charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching in relation to the 2022 incident. Police said Doucette resided at the home and assisted with child-care duties.
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Investigators are asking if any additional individuals have been victimized by Doucette, and want to come forward, they can contact police at 780-423-4567.
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