Markham sports coach accused of sex assault involving youth under 16
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A Markham sports coach has been hit with a number of charges involving the alleged sexual assault of a youth between 2015 and 2024.
York Regional Police say they opened an investigation last month after a complainant came forward alleging numerous sexual assaults by a coach beginning when the alleged victim — whose gender was not released — was under 16.
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Last Thursday, Garth Morris, 58, of Markham, was charged with invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age, sexual interference with a person under 16 years of age, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation.
Morris worked as a sports coach for various youth basketball, tennis and volleyball teams in Markham and investigators believe there may be additional alleged victims and have released his image.
There is no statute of limitations for sexual offences and offenders can be prosecuted well after the date of the offence.
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Special Victims Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7071.
Anonymous tips can also be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting 1800222tips.com.
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