Sexual Assault arrest

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Sexual Assault arrest

Police have arrested a male in connection to a sexual assault at a McKenzie Street home early Thursday morning.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to an are of Pacific Avenue and Spring Street just after 6 a.m. on Thursday, March 30 to assist a woman who said she had been recently sexually assaulted.

When police arrived, they located the victim. She was then transported to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for further treatment.

Police learned the victim had been out socializing with friends that evening. At some point, the victim and her friend retreated to a residence in the 700-block of McKenzie Street.

She was later assaulted by a male at that address. She fled from the home on foot.

Through their investigation, police identified a suspect. Officers attended the McKenzie Street home, located, and arrested the suspect without incident.

Somtochukwu ORIEGBUNAM, 24, of Nigeria, is charged with:

• Sexual Assault
He appeared in bail court on Friday, March 31 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

As police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident, they are examining the possibility there may be other victims. If you believe you were the victim of a recent sexual assault, please make a report to the Thunder Bay Police Service by calling (807) 684-1200. You can submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.