A Milton man is facing charges following a sexual assault investigation at a Georgetown fitness gym.
On Monday, October 16th, 53-year-old Jeffrey Babister was arrested. He has been charged with one count of Sexual Assault and one count of Sexual Interference.
According to the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), the offences took place at the Fitness Cave Fitness Studio in Georgetown, where the accused works as a trainer. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information, or anyone who has been victimized by the accused to contact the HRPS Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated. A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.
There is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault. This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, you can still report it to police for investigation.
Victims of violence and/or sexual assault can contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit at 905-825-4777 for support.
Additional information can be found in the HRPS Sexual Assault Information Guide.
A valuable resource for information is also available on the Survivors Voices website.
