Cambridge man charged in child sexual assault investigation

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) charged a Cambridge man as part of a sexual assault investigation involving underage girls.

Last month, police were informed about a man allegedly communicating with several teenage girls online. The investigation revealed the communications began in September, with the man promising to provide items in exchange for sexual activity.

Police say the victims were all 14 or 15 years old.

On Nov. 10, Nathanael Hall, 39, from Cambridge, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

• Sexual assault (three counts)
• Sexual interference (three counts)
• Obtaining sexual services for consideration (three counts)
• Invitation to sexual touching (two counts)
• Luring a person under 16 years to facilitate sexual interference (three counts)
• Luring a person under 18 years to facilitate child sexual abuse and exploitive material (two counts)

Hall was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and they believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is urged to contact WRPS at 519-570-9777, ext. 8353, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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