Officers with the Brantford Police Service have charged a man with Sexual Assault following inappropriate actions involving a 19-year-old female victim.
The accused posted an online advertisement seeking “paid hypnosis study participants.” After responding to the advertisement, the victim attended the accused’s Grey Street residence, believing she was participating in a legitimate research experiment. While at the residence, the accused engaged in inappropriate actions toward the victim.
The victim left the residence and was not physically injured. The victim and the accused were not known to each other prior to this incident.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
As a result, on January 9, 2026, a 28-year-old Brantford man was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Assault.
At this time, police do not believe there are additional victims. However, anyone who may have had a similar experience, or who has information related to this investigation, is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Information can also be provided anonymously to Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477, or by submitting a tip online at https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/.
