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13-year-old female victim

Olds RCMP arrest and charge male with sexual offences on a youth

May 8, 2023 | 12:49 PM

Olds RCMP have arrested a man for abduction and sexual assault on a youth, among other charges.

On April 21, 2023, Olds RCMP say they received a request to assist Edmonton Police Service in locating a missing 13-year-old female.

Olds RCMP officers attended a possible location for the youth and say the door was opened partially by an unknown male. They say the male confirmed that the youth was in the residence but refused police entry to ensure she was alright.

Mounties state in fearing for the youth’s safety, they detained the male and entered the residence, locating the youth hiding under a stairway.

Dean Humphrey, a 34-year-old a resident of Olds, has been charged with:

  • Luring a Child contrary to Sec. 172.1 (1)(c ) cc
  • Child Abduction contrary to Sec. 281 cc
  • Sexual Interference contrary to Sec. 271 cc
  • Sexual Assault contrary to Sec. 151 cc
  • Unsafe storage of firearms contrary to Sec. 86(2)
  • Possession of a firearm at an unauthorized place contrary to Sec. 93(2)

Olds RCMP confirm that on April 22, 2023, they completed a search warrant for the residence where the youth was located and that evidence was found supporting the charges.

On April 30, 2023, Olds RCMP say they executed a second search warrant at the residence, resulting in the two firearms offences.

Humphrey appeared on April 22 for his first Judicial Interim Release (Bail) Hearing and was remanded into custody. On May 1 at his subsequent appearance, Humphrey was released with conditions to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Didsbury on May 15, 2023.

As the victim is a youth, RCMP state no further information will be provided.