Arrest made in ‘Woodland Rapist’ investigation, with ties to Waterloo Region, Peel and Halton cold cases
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A British Columbia man has been charged with a series of child sex assaults that date back to the 1990s. One of his alleged crimes happened in Waterloo Region.
WARNING: This story includes graphic details of sex assaults involving children.
A British Columbia man has been charged with a series of child sex assaults that date back to the 1990s.
One of his alleged crimes happened in Waterloo Region.
On Wednesday, Peel region police announced the 64-year-old man had been arrested on March 3.
Richard Neil is facing a total of 20 charges, including: kidnapping, uttering death threats, sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, administering a noxious thing with intent, and forcible confinement.
Police said there is a publication ban currently in place to protect the identity of the victims. No additional information will be released at this time.
