A veteran Ontario Provincial Police officer from Bancroft has been charged with sexual assault two days after an investigation began, the OPP confirmed Wednesday.

The 50-year-old officer, who has been suspended from duty with pay, has been with the police force for 29 years.

The officer’s name isn’t being released “to protect the identity” of the alleged victim, according to the OPP.

He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 13.