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Mississauga Man Faces 7 Charges in Welland Case
4 May
Summary
- A 61-year-old man faces seven charges related to a sexual assault investigation.
- The investigation began last August at a former daycare in Welland.
- Police identified the suspect through a DNA warrant, with potential for more victims.
A 61-year-old man from Mississauga is facing seven charges in connection with a sexual assault investigation at a former daycare in Welland, Ontario. Niagara police announced the arrest of Juan Carlos Castillo-Fuenmayor last week, stating that a suspect was identified using a DNA warrant.
The investigation was initiated in August 2024 concerning a former daycare located on Heron Street. According to police spokesperson Const. Jessica Martin, the daycare was operational when the investigation began. However, Castillo-Fuenmayor was not an employee of the facility.
Niagara police are appealing to the public, suggesting that there may be additional victims. They are requesting anyone with information to contact them or to report anonymously. The charges against Castillo-Fuenmayor include sexual assault, sexual interference, and multiple counts related to exposing children to sexual material and touching.
