Northumberland OPP says charges have been in laid in sexual assault investigation and a 59-year-old Port Hope man arrested.
In a release issued Wednesday, May 7, 2025, police said they had charged an individual in relation to alleged sexual offences in the Municipality of Port Hope.
The Northumberland OPP crime unit started their investigation on April 18, 2025, after receiving a report from a neighboring police service relating to alleged sexual offences, reads the release.
The victim was known to the accused, reported OPP.
On April 19, 2025, police said a search warrant was executed at a residence and OPP forensic identification services assisted with the investigation.
As a result of the investigation, police said Anthony Zlot, 59, of the Municipality of Port Hope, was arrested and charged with following Criminal Code offences: Assault, sexual interference, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation.
The accused was held for a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on April 19, 2025, said police.
Anyone who believes they were a victim of a similar incident or has any information relating to this investigation is asked to call Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Crime Stoppers is also an anonymous option by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Police are reminding the public that there is no statute of limitations on sexual offences and a report can be made to police at any time, regardless of how much time has passed.
“If you do not wish to make a report to police or need more time and support to make that decision, there are community partners available to help,” added OPP. “Ontario 211 provides information on Ontario’s community, social- and health-related government services.
“Simply call 211 or visit 211ontario.ca for more information.
No other details were released by police.
