Alberta RCMP have charged three people with physical or sexual abuse in Edson and Fort McMurray, dating back to 2005.
Police started the investigation into the allegations of abuse of children within the Edson region from 2005-2011.
51 year old Jimmy Allen Fransen from Fort McMurray is facing charges including:
- sexual assault;
- sexual assault with a weapon;
- sexual interference with a child under the age of 16;
- sexual exploitation;
- making and possession of child pornography; and
- failure to provide the necessaries of life.
43 year old Sherina Maria Handsor of Sandy Beach is facing charges of:
- assault causing bodily harm;
- assault with a weapon, forcible confinement; and
- failure to provide the necessaries of life.
Following the arrest of Fransen, police received unrelated sexual abuse allegations from Fort McMurray between 2017 and 2023.
Fransen and 45 year old Brenda Fransen of Fort McMurray were charged with
- making, distribution and possession of child pornography;
- sexual assault;
- sexual interference involving a child;
- sexual exploitation; and
- trafficking a person under the age of 18.
Police believe there are more victims from this crimes, anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Comments