Nanaimo RCMP have released a picture of a Port Alberni man charged in connection with alleged sexual assaults involving sex trade workers in hopes the image will generate more tips.
Police said on Aug. 1, 40-year-old Stephen Bradley Ewing was arrested on an outstanding warrant by Nanaimo RCMP and taken into custody. He has been formally charged with three counts of sexual assault causing bodily harm from incidents that allegedly happened between March and October 2018.
Ewing appeared in Nanaimo Provincial Court the same day and was released on a recognizance with a $50,000, and a number of conditions. His next court date is set for Sept. 10, 2019.
According to police, the alleged incidents involved several female sex trade workers from the Nanaimo area.
“We strongly believe there are people in our community and possibly throughout central Vancouver Island, that may have information which will further this investigation. For that reason, we are releasing a picture of the accused in hope that it will lead to further tips,” Const. Gary O’Brien, media relations officer with Nanaimo RCMP, said ina statement.
Anyone with information on the alleged sexual assaults or other unreported incidents is asked to call Const. Mike Baylin with the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345. Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit https://nanaimocrimestoppers.com/.
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