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Woman facing sexual assault charges at care facility returns to court

The defence counsel said they are waiting to receive more outstanding disclosure in the case at this time.
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NORTH BATTLEFORD - The case for a woman facing several charges including sexual assault, following alleged reports at a care facility in Wilkie, was back in court Monday. 

The accused who is out of custody had her appearance waived, as counsel appeared on her behalf.

At court this week, the judge ordered a ban on publishing the name of the woman.

The defence counsel said they are waiting to receive more outstanding disclosure in the case at this time.

The accused is scheduled to be back in court on Oct. 7.

Police previously reported on Feb. 28, 2024, Wilkie RCMP received a report of multiple physical and sexual assaults that occurred at a care facility in Wilkie.

After investigating, police determined that between January 2023 and February 2024, at least four adult residents of the facility were assaulted, sexually assaulted and/or threatened by a female staff member. She has not worked at the facility since February 2024. 

As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old woman from Wilkie was arrested on Feb. 29, 2024, and charged with: four counts of assault; three counts of sexual assault; one count of sexual assault with a weapon; and one count of uttering threats. 

 

 

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