A Guelph man is facing charges in connection with a number of historical sexual assaults.
Guelph Police say William Michael Smith, 53, was arrested Sunday following the execution of a search warrant at his residence the day before.
Smith is charged with five counts of sexual assault, six counts of sexual interference, two counts of invitation to sexual touching, two counts of possessing child pornography and one count apiece of voyeurism and making child pornography.
Sexual interference is a charge levied for certain sexual activity involving children under the age of 16.
Police say the charges involve multiple victims of various ages and the allegations against Smith only came to light earlier this month.
“Around mid-October, we started an investigation … after receiving allegations of various historical sexual assaults,” says Const. Mike Gatto.
“We’re hoping that, potentially, anyone who may have had contact with Mr. Smith or anyone who may have information that might assist us in our ongoing investigation could contact us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-824-1212 ext. 7228.