Charges have been laid against a former RCMP Officer in North West River following a SIRT-NL investigation.

SIRT-NL conducted an investigation into several incidents from 1997 to 2001, involving retired RCMP officer Albert Charles Michelin. He has been charged with;

1.     Touching the body of a person under 14 years of age, for a sexual purpose;

2.     Sexual assault, causing bodily harm; and

3.     Breach of Trust.

Albert Charles Michelin was an active police officer at the time of the alleged offences. He has been released on conditions and given a court date for June 22, 2023 at 9:30am.