OTTAWA — Darrell Bellorose was arrested and charged with five counts of sexual assault and 12 other related charges yesterday (May 13) and police are concerned there could be more victims.

On May 13, the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section charged an Ottawa man, following an investigation into historical allegations of Sexual assault.

An investigation was commenced in the fall of 2018 involving two young girls between the ages of seven and 14. The incidents occurred between 1997 and 2002.

As a result, Darrell BELLROSE, 63 years old, of Ottawa was charged with five counts of sexual assault, six counts of sexual interference, three counts of invitation to sexual touching, two counts of assault and one count of uttering threats. he is currently in custody awaiting show cause court. SACA investigators are concerned there could be other victims.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.