(PEMBROKE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual in connection with multiple sexual offences in Pembroke.

In early June, the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Crime Unit launched an investigation following allegations that a Pembroke resident engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct involving youth under the age of 16.

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, as a result of the investigation, Brian BAXTER, age 75 of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Sexual Interference - two counts
• Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age - two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.