Dozens More Charges Laid in Historical Sexual Violence Case

(St. John’s, NL) September 24, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has laid additional charges in relation to an ongoing sexual violence investigation in St. John’s.

Sixty-four-year-old Anthony Humby is facing 39 new charges related to nine previous complainants and one new complainant. The charges include:

Nine counts of a householder permitting illegal sexual activity

Nine counts of unlawfully obtaining sexual services

Eight counts of luring a child using a computer/device

Five counts of making arrangements to commit a sexual offence

Five counts of unlawfully making sexually explicit material available to a child

Sexual exploitation

Making child pornography

Possession of child pornography

The accused remains in custody and will appear in Provincial Court today to face the new charges. This is an active and ongoing investigation and the RNC continues to support survivors who wish to access the justice system.

Members of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault (CASA) Unit are available to speak with anyone that has information or has questions. With a trauma-informed focus, the officers prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals. Investigators educate and inform survivors of their legal and investigative options while also directing them to appropriate resources based on the situation or needs of the complainant. Officers recognize the impact of trauma and work to ensure complainants are not re-traumatized through the investigative process. Survivors of sexual violence are encouraged to reach out for help from a trusted resource as soon as it is safe to do so.

A dedicated e-mail has been established to reach the investigative team directly. Please contact reach@rnc.gov.nl.ca with any information. You can also call the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

Anyone experiencing anxiety or crisis as a result of this information, please contact the Mental Health Crisis Line at 8-1-1. In the event of an emergency always call 9-1-1.