Smith Falls man arrested for sexual assault charges by Gatineau police, authorities asking victims to come forward
Sophie Demers
Gatineau police are looking for the victims of Dastaan Noor who was arrested May 14 on sexual assault charges. The 38-year-old Smiths Falls resident currently has four charges authorized by the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions. Investigators state they have reason to believe there are other victims and are encouraging them to come forward.
The charges include sexual assault, obtaining sexual services for payment, criminal harassment, and assault. The suspect remains detained and appeared in the Court of Quebec on May 15. The alleged offence took place in March.
The modus operandi allegedly used by Noor, and other investigative elements, led investigators to believe there could be more victims in Ontario and Quebec. When asked about the details of the perpetrator’s modus operandi, Andrée East with the Gatineau Police’s communications office stated that no other details would be given to avoid impeding the legal proceedings and out of respect for the victim. “However, we believe that the publication of his photo will enable victims to recognize him,” said East.
The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be laid. Gatineau police encourage any individual with information regarding the investigation, or who believes they are a victim of the individual, to contact the Gatineau police info line at 819-243-4636, extension 5.
In the press release about the arrest, Gatineau police state that they continue to fight against sexual violence, including sexual exploitation. The Gatineau police have specialized investigators as well as the l'Escouade intégrée de lutte contre le proxénétisme (EILP) working on the case. The EILP is a squad of officers from several police organizations who work regionally to combat trafficking and sexual exploitation.
Photo caption: 38-year-old Smiths Falls resident, Dastaan Noor, arrested on May 14, is facing charges of sexual assault, obtaining sexual services for payment, criminal harassment, and assault.
Photo credit: Gatineau Police
