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Military police have charged a Canadian Forces member posted to CFB Kingston with sexual assault and three other charges.

A Canadian Forces National Investigation Services news release states that Ordinary Seaman Austin White is charged with sexual assault, assault, drunkenness, and failure to comply with conditions.

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The investigation began after an incident Oct. 6, 2017 in Kingston.

White is currently posted to the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics at CFB Kingston.

“We encourage victims and witnesses of inappropriate sexual behaviour to come forward and report their experience to Military Police,” Lt.-Col. Kevin Cadman, commanding officer of the CFNIS, said in the release.

The case is proceeding under the military justice system and a court martial date has not been determined.