The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested and charged a former elementary school teacher with a historical sexual assault.
As a result of the media release issued on September 22, 2021, an additional victim has come forward. This victim was a female student of John. T Tuck Elementary school in Burlington at the time of the offence in 1987.
On October 26, 2021, Michael O’Grady (72) of Burlington was arrested and charged with sexual assault.
O’Grady was released on an Undertaking.
O’Grady taught at various schools within the Halton District School Board and police believe there may be additional victims. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Constable Carly Irwin of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit, at 905-825-4747, ext. 8976, or by email at carly.irwin@haltonpolice.ca.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Every person has the right to feel safe in our community.
Victims of sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact the Halton Regional Police Service. The following is a list of valuable support services and resources in Halton Region for victims of sexual violence:
Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit 905-825-4777
Halton Women's Place 905-878-8555 (north) or 905-332-7892 (24-hour crisis line)
Halton Children's Aid Society 905-333-4441 or 1-866-607-5437
Nina's Place Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Care Centre 905-336-4116 or 905-681-4880
Thrive Counselling 905-637-5256 or 905-845-3811
Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS) 905-875-1555 (24-hour crisis line)
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