St. Catharines church volunteer charged with sex assault

CANADA
CBC News

Police say a long-standing St. Catharines church member and volunteer has been charged with sexual assault.

Niagara Regional Police say 31-year-old Christopher Witte faces two counts of sexual assault, two counts of sexual interference and three counts of invitation to sexual touching.

Police say Witte co-ordinated many youth programs at Bethany Community Church.

The arrest follows a police investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of young boys at the church.

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