Peterborough Priest Charged With Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference

Roman Catholic priest Father Neil Pereira has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference, reported by the Peterborough Police Services on Wednesday.

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Investigators with the Peterborough Police Services and Sexual Offences Unit laid the charges against the 33-year-old man.

Sexual Interference is when a person, for a sexual purpose, touches, directly or indirectly, with a part of the body or with an object, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16 years according to the police. 

The accused is an ordained Priest with the Catholic Church and has been working in the City of Peterborough since late 2022.

Investigators are in contact with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough and are cooperating with Investigators.

Police released the identity of the accused as the nature of the offences could lead to other possible victims.

Pereira is appearing in court on August 8. No additional information is being released at this time, as this matter is now before the Courts.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Constable Jacob Donnelly at extension 705-876-1122 ext. 335, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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