Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Niagara Falls man charged with numerous sex offences

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A Niagara Falls man has been accused of historical sexual offences in Niagara Falls.

In November 2016, Niagara police criminal investigators along with officers from the sexual assault department launched an investigation into the allegations.

Police say as a result of their investigation, they arrested and charged 31-year-old Andrew Trostenko.

According to a press release, Trostenko has been charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, sexual assault involving a third party, sexual assault, bestiality, forcible confinement, administering a noxious thing and overcome resistance by attempting to choke.

Trostenko will attend a bail hearing December 4, at the Robert S. K. Welch Courthouse in St. Catharines.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. M. Ryan or Det. S. Rose of the sexual assault unit or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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