The B.C. Prosecution Service confirmed Valemount Mayor Owen Torgerson has been charged with one count of sexual assault.
It said the charge was issued on Tuesday, in relation to the alleged offence occurring on April 2nd at or near Valemount.
MyPGNow’s previous story on Torgerson’s arrest can be found here.
Since Torgerson has been charged, he will be mandated to take a leave of absence under sections 109.2 and 109.3 of the Community Charter.
Torgerson, who was first elected as Mayor in 2018, was to be acclaimed following Saturday’s election.
The prosecution Service said the identity of the victim is protected under a publication ban, with Torgerson’s first court appearance scheduled for October 29th, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
– With files from Brendan Pawliw, My Prince George Now staff
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