Cherry Grove man charged after allegations of sexual offences with minors

A 47-year-old man from Cherry Grove faces a series of sexual related charges against minors, after an investigation from the Cold Lake RCMP.

On Feb. 1, 2025, Cold Lake RCMP say they received allegations regarding sexual offences involving two victims who were under the age of 18.

Officers then on Feb. 26 arrested Darryl Vasseur, a 47-year-old resident of Cherry Grove.

He has been charged with the following offences:

• Sexual Assault (x3)
• Sexual interference (x3)
• Invitation to sexual touching (x3)
• Sexual exploitation of a young person (x3)
• Corrupting children in the home (x2)

Vasseur was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was released on a Release Order.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, Mar. 12, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Cold Lake. 

No further details will be provided in order to protect the identity of the victims, and the integrity of the investigation.

If you have been a victim of sexual assault or other offences within the area of Cold Lake, you are asked to contact the Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3301.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.