Sex charges for minor hockey coach

OAKVILLE — A minor hockey coach has been charged with sexual offences allegedly involving boys under the age of 16.

Halton Regional Police say Jared Gould, 19, faces several charges including uttering threats, two counts of sexual touching, two counts of indecent act and two counts of making sexually explicit material available to people under 16.

Police say Gould was a coach with the Minor Oaks Hockey Association during the 2016-17 season and has carried out roles with the association since 2014.

The association has been advised of the charges and Gould has been suspended from coaching, police said. Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call 905825-4747, ext. 8970.