Charges laid against 22-year-old sexual assault suspect

July 4, 2019 · 0 Comments

By Brock Weir

A 22-year-old Newmarket man is facing multiple charges following a sexual assault on a teen in Aurora last month.

Emilio Gonzalez Ramirez was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, July 3, following an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred on Aurora’s trail system on the morning of Monday, June 24.

Gonzalez Ramirez faces charges of aggravated sexual assault, assault with a weapon, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon, and sexual interference person under 16.

York Regional Police have also charged 32-year-old Santiago Gonzalez Ramirez, also of Newmarket, with Accessory After the Fact.

“In the early morning hours on Wednesday, July 3, investigators arrested Emilio Gonzalez Ramirez from the Town of Newmarket in connection with the ongoing sexual assault investigation,” said Constable Laura Nicolle in a statement Thursday. “The arrest came as a result from tips from the community and investigators would like to thank the media and the public for their ongoing support and assistance in this investigation. Officers also arrested and charged Santiago Gonzalez Ramirez…with Accessory After the Fact. Anyone who aids or assists a suspect in escaping or evading police may be subject to a criminal charge of Accessory After the Fact.

“This investigation is ongoing and investigators are still looking to speak with anyone with information, including the potential witness who was jogging on the trails and the young woman with blonde hair who was approached by the suspect after getting off York Region Transit bus #1088 on the date of the incident.”