Police make appeal in Project Woodland investigation

PEEL REGIONAL POLICE. — A Peel Regional Police officer. Photo: PEEL REGIONAL POLICE.

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Mar 31, 2024 07:44:50 AM.

Last Updated Apr 1, 2024 11:11:16 AM.

An investigation into crimes from over 30 years ago, some of which happened in Waterloo Region, is continuing.

Waterloo Regional Police, Peel Regional Police and Halton Regional Police are involved in the investigation known as Project Woodland.

In early March, a 64-year-old man named Richard Neil was arrested. He was charged with 20 criminal offences related to historical sexual assaults of children that happened between 1992 and 1995.

Police believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone with more information to come forward to Peel police or anonymously through Crime Stoppers. Police also released photos of Neil.

A publication ban is in effect to protect the identities of the victims.

The investigation, known as Project Woodland, related to historical sexual assaults on children occurring from 1992 to 1995 in the involved services' respective regions.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the… https://t.co/KfiOcAANTa
— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) March 29, 2024

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