The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Child Protection Section detectives have charged a 47-year-old male with a number of sexual offences against a child, and investigators believe there may be other victims.

In the early summer of 2024, Child Protection Section detectives received a report of a sexual assault against a minor. Upon further investigation, police determined a male suspect had sexually assaulted a 6-year-old boy after befriending his parents and impersonating a police officer to build trust with the family.

“An incident like this is especially concerning when an individual portrays themselves as police in an attempt to build trust,” says Detective Kevin Chung with the EPS Child Protection Section.

“Based on our investigation, we believe that there may be other victims in Edmonton or Devon, Alberta, and are encouraging any victims to come forward.”

Darryl William Charles Labrecque, 47, faces five charges including sexual assault, sexual contact with a child, sexual counsel of a child and personating a peace officer.

Darryl Labrecque, 47

The boy continues to be supported by the Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre.

Anyone who believes they have been victimized by the accused is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Any victims from outside of Edmonton, please contact your local police or RCMP detachment. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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