Brantford man charged with historical sexual assaults of several youths

A Brantford man is facing a slew of charges in connection with the historical sexual assaults of a number of young boys.

Paul Fitzgerald, 55, is facing 15 charges including indecent assault on a male, procuring, sexual assault, assault, threatening and uttering threats.

Back in the fall of 2018, Brantford police began investigating a complaint of a historical sexual assault involving a young teenage boy.

Police say the investigation identified several other male victims who were teens at the time of the alleged incidents.

It is alleged Fitzgerald befriended the boys between 1980 and 2015. “During that time the accused is said to have provided them with drugs and alcohol. He then allegedly engaged in sexual activities with them,” said Brantford police in a news release.

Police say the incidents are believed to have happened when the victims were between the ages of 12 and 17 years old.

Fitzgerald is scheduled to appear in a Brantford courtroom on April 25.

Anyone with information that may help police with the investigation is asked to contact Det. Cst. Chris Fleming at 519-756-0113, ext. 2319.

Investigators are encouraging victims of sexual assault to contact the Brantford Police Service, Victim Services of Brant at 519-752-3140 or the Sexual Assault Center of Brant 519-751-1164.