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Happy Valley-Goose Bay man facing sexual assault charge

Paul Herridge | Posted: Jan. 10, 2019, 12:01 p.m. | Updated: Jan. 10, 2019, 12:40 p.m. | 1 Min Read

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HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, N.L.

A 31-year-old man from Happy Valley-Goose Bay has been charged with one count of sexual assault and two counts of assault.

The charges stem from a report received by the Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP received from a woman yesterday, Wednesday, Jan. 10, indicating she was sexually assaulted by a man.

Police conducted an extensive search of the town for the man, Brian Harris, with assistance from Police Dog Services. Harris was eventually located and taken into custody.

He made an appearce in provincial court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay today, Jan. 10 and his case was put over until Jan. 15.

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