The Northumberland OPP Crime Unit has charged a former local school principal in relation to a historical sexual offence.
The investigation began on Nov. 16 after the victim reported the incident, which is alleged to have occurred between 1988 to 1991 while the accused was a principal at a school in Northumberland. The victim was a student and known to the accused during this time frame.
78-year-old Douglas Kennedy of Peterborough was charged with sexual assault and is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
Anyone who has any information about this, or a similar incident, is asked to call the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed.
