(Attawapiskat & Moosonee, ON) – Police have laid additional charges against an accused connected to an ongoing investigation into alleged historic sexual assaults.
As a result of continued investigation, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Poilice Service’s Crime Unit have laid new charges against accused George HOOKIMAW, 67, of Attawapiskat First Nation.
The new charges, which were laid after the accused was re-arrested on Wednesday, April 16, include:
Sexual Interference
Sexual Assault x 2
The investigation also revealed the accused is known by the nickname ‘Speedy.’
George ‘Speedy’ HOOKIMAW appeared for bail court on Thursday, April 17, and was released from custody with conditions and a future appearance date.
Members of the NAPS Crime Unit continue to investigate and believe there may be more victims who have yet to come forward.
If you believe you may have been a victim, or have information that could assist investigators, please call investigators at (705) 272-5600 ext. 103, or email Tanner.Charette@naps.ca or Bradley.Skrzypek@naps.ca.
Previously issued media release (March 21, 2025) attached for background and context
(Attawapiskat & Moosonee, ON) – Police arrested and charged a 67-year-old man connected to an ongoing investigation into historic sexual assaults in Attawapiskat First Nation and Moosonee.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Crime Unit began an investigation in November of 2024.
The investigation identified three victims, with alleged assaults occurring between 1971 and 1994. The victims were between the ages of four- and 17-years-old at the time of the incidents.
As a result of continued investigation, police arrested and charged George HOOKIMAW, 67, of Attawapiskat First Nation, on Tuesday, March 18. He now faces charges of:
Indecent Assault x 3
Gross Indecency x 3
Sexual Assault x 2
Sexual Exploitation
He appeared for a bail hearing on Wednesday, March, 19 and was released with conditions and a future appearance date.
Members of the NAPS Crime Unit continue to investigate and believe there may be more victims who have yet to come forward.
If you believe you may have been a victim, or have information that could assist investigators, please call investigators at (705) 272-5600 ext. 103, or email Tanner.Charette@naps.ca or Bradley.Skrzypek@naps.ca.