Kings District RCMP charges man in relation to historical and recent sexual assaults
Kings District RCMP has charged a man with multiple sexual offences as part of an investigation into recent and historical sexual assaults. Investigators believe there may be other victims.
In April, Kings District RCMP received a report of a sexual assault involving a child victim and an adult man and began an investigation.
As the investigation continued, several other people disclosed to officers that they had also been assaulted by the same man. The victims were known to the man. The offences took place between the 1970s and the present. Though some victims are now adults, all were children or youth when the assaults occurred.
On April 7, Terry Hill Sr., 71, of Cambridge, was arrested and charged with 14 offences including Sexual Assault (4 counts), Sexual Interference (4 counts), and Uttering Threats (2 counts). He had a first court appearance on April 10 at Kentville Provincial Court. He was released on conditions pending future court appearances.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims. Supports are available, including through RCMP Victim Services.
There is no time limit on reporting sexual offences to police. Nova Scotia RCMP recognizes the lasting impact that these offences can have on victims, including feelings of stress, shame, and fear, even if a significant number of years have passed. RCMP investigators are committed to seeking justice regardless of how much time has passed.
The investigation is continuing. Any victims who want to speak to police or anyone with information is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-275-3583 or their local police. To remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
-Two arrested for sex trafficking and financial crimes
The Nova Scotia Provincial Human Trafficking Unit (HTU) has charged two people with 19 offences related to human trafficking and associated financial crimes. The investigation is ongoing.
In 2023, HTU began a sex trafficking investigation related to multiple victims in Nova Scotia. Over the course of the investigation, officers identified connections to New Brunswick and Ontario.
“Investigators’ main priority in any human trafficking investigation is the safety of the victims,” says Sgt. Jeff MacFarlane, HTU. “As officers began working with the victims, they connected them with appropriate resources in addition to putting together evidence to support criminal charges.”
As the investigation progressed, financial analysts with the Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) identified over half-a-million dollars in suspected proceeds of crime funneled through casino activities across three provinces.
On April 10, during a traffic stop on Highway 102 near Milford, officers from the HTU, the Nova Scotia Organized Crime section, and East Hants District RCMP safely arrested two people associated to this investigation. The investigation was also supported by the Halifax Regional Police.
Fedul Cain, 49, of Porters Lake, is charged with 13 offences related to human trafficking and financial crimes. Charges include Trafficking in Persons, Material Benefit from Sexual Services, Withholding or Destroying Documents, and Laundering Proceeds of Crime.
He had a first court appearance at Dartmouth Provincial Court on April 13 and remains in custody pending his next court appearance scheduled for April 20.
Marissa Church, a 43-year-old woman from Chester Basin, was also arrested for offences related to human trafficking and proceeds of crime. She was released by police on conditions pending future court appearances.
“Reducing the harm caused by human trafficking remains a priority for police and communities across Nova Scotia,” says Sgt. MacFarlane. “Addressing this issue requires a united effort, and we recognize the strength and courage of the victims who came forward to support this investigation. Their cooperation helped dismantle a sex trafficking network and protect others from being victimized.”
This investigation is ongoing.
More information about human trafficking, including how to recognize the signs, is available here.
The Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit is comprised of members of the Nova Scotia RCMP and the Halifax Regional Police, and is supported by police officers from across the province. Officers with specialized training in human trafficking and sexual violence can be contacted through the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline (monitored 24/7 by a police officer): 902-449-2425.
Anonymous calls can also be made by contacting Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or by using the P3 Tips app.
