Printed June 22, 2023 5:25 p.m. ET
Up to date June 22, 2023 5:44 p.m. ET
A 58-year-old health trainer in Courtenay, B.C., has been charged with sexual attack towards a minor and ordered to not have any touch with folks beneath the age of nineteen with out written permission.
The B.C. Prosecution Carrier has authorized the fee towards Richard Zinger, the landlord of a kickboxing fitness center franchise in Courtenay.
Investigators consider there is also further witnesses or others with precious knowledge within the case.
Mounties within the Comox Valley opened an investigation after allegations surfaced that an adolescent were assaulted through an area health trainer between September and December of remaining 12 months.
Zinger was once arrested in February and launched on strict prerequisites, together with that he now not have touch with any person beneath 19, and to not be able of believe or authority with any person in that age team.
“The protection of our native formative years is certainly one of our most sensible priorities right here within the Comox Valley and we’re dedicated to running tirelessly to have an atmosphere through which they may be able to really feel protected and freed from exploitation,” Const. Monika Terragni, spokesperson for the Comox Valley RCMP, mentioned in a commentary Thursday, following the approval of the fee.
“We consider there is also witnesses available in the market with details about those incidents and wish to inspire them to return ahead and discuss with certainly one of our investigators,” Terragni added.
Somebody with details about the case is requested to touch the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321 and consult with document 2023-819.
