The accused was a support worker who was employed by the Avalon Horizon Inc. operated as Avalon Horizon from January 2017 to November 2017

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GUELPH POLICE SERVICE

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On the Nov. 29 2017, the Guelph Police Service commenced an investigation into allegations against a 23-year-old Guelph support worker in relation to sexual offences involving a youth. On Nov. 30, 2017, Brittany Hastings was arrested and charged by the Guelph Police Service for sexual assault and sexual exploitation. Brittany Hastings was a support worker who was employed by the Avalon Horizon Inc. operated as Avalon Horizon from January 2017 to November 2017.

The Avalon Horizon Inc. o/a Avalon Horizon have been fully cooperative with the Guelph Police during this investigation. The charges related to this investigation stem from incidents that occurred from March 2017 to October 2017.

Any persons with information relating to this investigation or any new information can contact D/Cst Graham at the Guelph Police Service at (519) 824-1212 ext. 7441 or by e-mail at jgraham@guelphpolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

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