Niagara police charge couple in sexual assault investigation

Niagara police have arrested two people allegedly involved in multiple sexual assaults between 2022 and 2025.

Officers say the incidents involve multiple sexual assaults against three separate victims.

On Jan. 7, 39-year-old James McManamon of Port Colborne was arrested and charged with three counts of sexual assault.

Jennifer Harrigan, 29, of Niagara Falls has been charged with invite/counsel sexual exploitation of a young person.

Authorities say Harrigan has worked in gymnastic and cheerleading communities and detectives believe there may be more victims.

Anyone who believes they are a victim or who may have information about these incidents is being urged to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1007854.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or on their website.

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