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By Chris Brown

Four in Medicine Hat charged with sex offences involving youth aged 12-15

Apr 7, 2021 | 9:51 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Four Medicine Hat men have been charged with sexual offences involving three youth ranging in age from 12-15 years old.

The Medicine Hat Police Service major crimes unit began an investigation in February after receiving information that a youth was involved in providing adult men with sex in exchange for profit.

The investigation revealed the three youth had been communicating with adult men to provide sex for money, drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and believe other people may have more information related to this case, and encourage them to come forward. Anyone with information relating to these crimes is asked to contact the MHPS at 403-502-8914.

The legal age of consent in Canada is 16, and therefore some of the victims could not legally consent at the time of the offences. The youth involved are being offered supports and counselling.

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Cory James Dominaux, 36, is charged with:

• Two counts of obtaining sexual services from a person under 18 years
• Two counts of sexual assault on a person under 16 years
• Two counts of sexual contact with a child under 16 years
• Two counts of luring a child under 16 years
• One count of trafficking a controlled substance

His next court appearance is scheduled for April 27

Micheal Beauchesne, 19, is charged with:

• Two counts of obtaining sexual services from a person under 18 years
• Two counts of sexual assault on a person under 16 years
• Two counts of sexual contact with a child under 16 years
• Two counts of luring a child under 16 years
• One count of trafficking a controlled substance

His next court appearance is scheduled for April 16.

Cody Spencer Riddell, 21, is charged with:

• Obtaining sexual services from a person under 18 years
• Sexual assault on a person under 16 years
• Sexual contact with a child under 16 years
• Luring a child under 16 years
• Trafficking a controlled substance

His next court appearance is scheduled for April 14.

Simarjeet Singh Bhathal, 25, is charged with:

• Two counts of Obtaining sexual services from a person under 18 years
• Three counts of Sexual assault on a person under 16 years
• Three counts of Sexual contact with a child under 16 years
• Three counts of Luring a child under 16 years

His next court appearance is scheduled for April 14.