OPP Lay Multiple Charges Stemming from Incidents Between 1978 and 1988

THUNDER BAY, ON – A 61-year-old Thunder Bay resident has been arrested and charged following an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigation into historical sexual assault allegations in Collins First Nation.

Investigation Details

The Thunder Bay Crime Unit launched an inquiry into alleged sexual offenses that occurred between 1978 and 1988. As a result of the investigation, police have arrested and charged George Spade, 61, of Thunder Bay with the following Criminal Code offences:

✅ Gross Indecency
✅ Indecent Assault on a Female
✅ Sexual Assault
✅ Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm

OPP Seek Additional Information

Police are urging anyone with further information or individuals who believe they may have been affected to contact the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Support for Victims

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. Resources are available for those in need of support:
🔹 Victim Services of Thunder Bay and Area – Visit www.tbayvictimservices.ca for assistance.
🔹 Emergency Assistance – If you are in immediate crisis, call 9-1-1.