Espanola man charged following child luring and sexual assault

A 21-year-old Espanola man is facing several criminal charges following an investigation by the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) after a female under the age of 16 was reported missing.

With video footage provided by Wikwemikong Security and Surveillance, at approximately 1:22 am on July 21, 2026, WTPS stopped a vehicle entering the community. The youth was located safely inside the vehicle, and the driver was arrested.

In the interest of public safety, the name of the accused is Gagendeep, 21, of Espanola.

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