Multiple charges have been approved in court against three Port Alberni men accused of sexual offences on minors.
According to Port Alberni RCMP, the investigation began in 2020, and on January 7th of this year, charges were laid against Shaun Pater, Terrance Houbregs and Wayne Moore.
Pater was charged with 15 counts in relation to sexual offences on minors, which included trafficking of children under the age of 18 years.
Houbregs and Moore are charged with 6 counts involving sexual offences on minors.
All three of the above men are bound by several conditions which include the following:
- Cannot contact/communicate directly or indirectly, or be in the presence of anyone under the age of 16-years-old
- Prohibited to go to any public park, swimming area, community centre or theatre where children under 16-years-old are known to be
- Prohibited from going near any daycare centres, schools or playgrounds
Police are taking this opportunity to remind the public that sexual assault reports can be made at anytime, and to call your local police if you are a victim.
As this matter is currently before the courts, no further updates or information can be provided at this time.
