Sexual Assault – Arrest: C23-303727

Released: December 22, 2023 at 12:33 p.m.

On December 17, 2023, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Sex Crimes Unit began an investigation after a female reported being sexually assaulted during a personal training session in the northeast area of the city.

It was reported to the Winnipeg Police Service that on December 16, an adult female attended a session with the accused who had been her fitness trainer for approximately a year. While at the fitness facility, they were in a private consultation room when the trainer spoke to her in a sexually suggestive manner and then proceeded to sexually assault her.  She did not require medical attention due to this incident.

Joseph Patrick LUNA (26) of Winnipeg has been charged with the following offences:

- Forcible Confinement

- Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke, Suffocate or Strangle Another Person

- Sexual Assault

He was released on an Undertaking as mandated by the Criminal Code.

This investigation is continuing. Anyone with information can call the Sex Crimes Unit at 204-986-6245. Supportive resources are also available through the WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.

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