Man Charged with Sexual Assault in Torbay

On Monday, shortly after 8:00 a.m., RNC Officers responded to a report of a woman in need of assistance at a business on Torbay Road.

Responding officers believed that a sexual assault had occurred, and the RNC Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit were engaged to investigate.

As a result of the investigation, 43-year-old Eric Tapper from Torbay was arrested on Thursday.

Tapper remains in custody to appear in Provincial Court in relation to a charge of sexual assault.

The RNC is asking anyone with information to assist to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.