An arrest has been made following a sexual assault incident that took place early Saturday morning on Albert Street East.
In a news release issued today, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service alleges that 22-year-old Cody Boissoneau struck the victim and "attempted to touch them for a sexual purpose."
Police say the victim suffered serious injuries as a result.
Full text of the Sault Police news release follows:
On March 20, 2021 officers with Investigation Services charged 22-year-old Cody Boissoneau with aggravated sexual assault.
At 4:24 a.m. police received a call of an assault in the 300 block of Albert Street East. It’s alleged the accused attended this area, struck a victim and attempted to touch them for a sexual purpose. The victim was later transported to hospital with serious injuries.
At 10:51 a.m. officers located the accused and he was arrested.
He is charged with aggravated sexual assault and held for WASH court.