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Former Wiikwemkoong Tribal Police Chief Terry McCaffrey has been found guilty of sexual assault and will be sentenced in mid-May in Gore Bay court. Photo - WTP and used with permission.
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Manitoulin Island police chief found guilty of sexual assault

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell

A Manitoulin Island police chief has been found guilty of sexual assault.

Terry McCaffrey, the police chief of the Wiikwemkoong Tribal Police was found guilty on Monday.

McCaffrey has been on leave with pay from the force since he was charged last year.

The Ontario Provincial Police launched an investigation into the 2019 sexual assault case after it was reported in 2020.

McCaffrey is to be back in court on May 10th for sentencing.

There is a publication ban in place to protect the victim’s identity.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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