(NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has charged one individual in relation to two sexual assault investigations.

On Monday, September 1, 2025, police began an investigation into a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the community of Beeton, located the Town of New Tecumseth.

Shortly after, on Friday, September 5, 2025, a second investigation was initiated in relation to a reported historical sexual assault dating back to 2020, also occurring in the community of Beeton.

As a result of these investigations, Gordon MATTISON, 50-years-old, of Beeton, has been charged with the following offences:

• Sexual Assault - Two counts
• Sexual Interference - Two counts
• Luring a Person Under 14 Years of Age by Means of Telecommunication - Two counts

The accused was arrested and subsequently released. He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in early October.