THUNDER BAY – NEWS – On October 9, 2015, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service North West Region Crime Unit was assisted by the Calgary Police Service Integrated Fugitive Apprehension Unit in the execution of a Canada Wide warrant resulting in the arrest of Casey Ignatius MACDONALD of Calgary, Alberta.
MACDONALD was arrested for sexual-related offences against male youths between 2010 and 2012 in the northern First Nation communities of Kasabonika Lake First Nation and Sandy Lake First Nation. The charges included Sexual Interference with a Person under the age of 16 years, Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement, and Sexual Exploitation.
On January 21, 2016, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service North West Region Crime Unit laid additional charges of sexual assault and sexual interference against MACDONALD, who was scheduled to next appear in court on March 11, 2016, in Kenora, Ontario.
On February 11, 2016, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service North West Region Crime Unit confirmed the passing of Casey Ignatious MACDONALD on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, in Calgary, Alberta due to health-related issues. The NAPS Crime Unit is continuing to notify victims of this unforeseen circumstance.
Anyone affected by this issue, whether you have reported to the police or not, is urged to either continue or to seek counselling.
