An employee of a long-term care facility is facing sex related offences and investigators are appealing to the public with concerns that there may be possible additional victims.
On March 29, 2025, an investigation began when a victim reported a sexual assault that occurred at a long-term care facility in Penetanguishene, where the suspect was an employee. The complaint does not involve a resident of the facility. Members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were assisted in this investigation by the detachment Major Crime Unit. On April 8, 2025 an individual was arrested.
As a result of the investigation, a Karan VERMA, 28 years of Midland, was charged with:
• Sexual Assault ( 2 counts )
The accused was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on May 15, 2025. The involved health care facilities have been notified of the allegations to take appropriate actions.
The OPP are concerned there may be more victims in relation to this investigation, the accused was also an employee of a health care facility in Midland, Ontario.
There is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed. If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help. Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social and health related government services. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ontario.ca for more information.
Anyone with information about this or a similar incident is urged to call the Southern Georgian Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous.
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