A Penticton metropolis councillor who was arrested and charged with historic sexual offences towards a youth in Ontario this summer season is dealing with new charges after extra victims have been recognized, say police.
James Miller, who was positioned on go away from his political place earlier this yr, was arrested on Nov. 8, in line with the Sarnia Police Service. The 59-year-old was charged with seven counts of sexual interference, three counts of invitation to sexual touching, and one depend of sexual assault.
Miller was beforehand arrested and charged with two counts of sexual interference and two counts of sexual assault on an individual below the age of 16 associated to incidents in 1989. Police say the offences occurred when the accused was volunteering as a youth basketball coach.
Sarnia police say the investigation is ongoing they usually want to communicate with anybody who might have extra info or who could also be a sufferer.
Following his arrest in Penticton, B.C., Miller appeared just about earlier than a Sarnia courtroom. He was then launched with circumstances in B.C., in line with police.
Ontario Chronicle reached out to Miller, however he declined to remark.
