Thunder Bay Police this morning announced a boxing coach has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation.

Detective-Sergeant Jason Rybak says the assaults date back to 1995.  Police add the accused maintained a position of trust and authority over the alleged victims. The investigation, which began last November, is continuing.

62-year-old Jose Antonio Dasousa Pimental of Thunder Bay is scheduled to appear in bail court in Thunder Bay today.

Police are appealing to the public for anyone to come forward who may have been a witness to these assaults or a possible victim. If you believe you were a victim or witnessed a sexual assault police are asking you to call 807-684-1200 or online at at www.p3tips.com

More to come …