Charges laid in sexual assault at Regina swimming pool

A 71-year-old man from Regina is facing sexual assault charges stemming from an incident at a swimming pool in the city.

According to police, a woman made an initial report to staff at a pool on July 8.

Police officers were called out and did a search of the area, but did not find anyone matching the description given by the victim.

Police said they were later able to identify the suspect, who was subsequently arrested and charged.

Feliciano Ochoa, 71, is charged with sexual assault and breach of probation.

Ochoa was arrested on Thursday, processed and released on an undertaking, which includes the conditions that he doesn’t have contact with the victim or attend any public park or swimming pool.

Ochoa is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 20.