Man Charged with Child Abuse

Friday, 22 August 2025 12:40

By Geoff Waterfield

Police were called to a St. Catharines address, laying sexual assault charges

A 54-year old St. Catharines man has a bail hearing today, charged with child sexual assault.

Police showed up late yesterday afternoon to a St. Catharines address, concerning a case of child abuse.

They've arrested Robert Caverley, who is charged with:

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