Former Windsor man faces more sex charges
A Guelph man who used to live in Windsor is facing more charges related to sexual offences involving children.
Leigh Taylor, 64, was arrested by Guelph police last weekend as a result of allegations of past sexual wrongdoings.
The latest charges are five counts of sexual assault, one count of sexual interference, three counts of exposure to a person under the age of 16, and three counts of indecent acts.
These charges come in addition to one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference laid in March — bringing the total number of charges to 14.
On Jan. 27, Guelph police began investigating allegations against Taylor. He was subsequently arrested and charged on March 3, May 30 and June 11. Police said four additional people have come forward since the March 3 arrest.
All the charges relate to incidents that allegedly occurred in Guelph, but police noted that Taylor has also lived in Windsor, London and Toronto. Police also say Taylor “has been involved in a number of community activities that involved children and youth.”
Anyone wanting to contact Guelph police with more information can call Det. Const. Patty Pronovost at 519-824-1212 ext. 7203 or ppronovost@guelphpolice.ca.
Anonymous tips can be shared via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.
According to the Criminal Code of Canada, sexual assault involving a victim under the age of 16 carries a maximum sentence of 14 years prison and a minimum sentence of one year prison, when treated as an indictable offence.
Sexual interference applies to direct or indirect touching for a sexual purpose when the victim is under the age of 16. It also carries a maximum sentence of 14 years and a minimum sentence of one year.
Exposure applies when a person exposes genitalia to a person under 16 for a sexual purpose. The maximum penalty is two years in prison; minimum is 90 days in jail.
Indecent act refers to acts done in a public place in the presence of one or more people. It carries a maximum sentence of two years, when treated as an indictable offence.