Teen drugged and sexually assaulted, man in 50’s charged: C26-130584

Released: July 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

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In June, 2026, the Child Abuse Unit received a report about a teen who had been sexually assaulted.

At the beginning of June, a female in her early teens was walking in the Northend neighbourhood when she was approached by an unknown male who offered her alcohol. She accompanied him to a residence in the 300 block of Selkirk Avenue. Over the course of the next two days, she was drugged and sexually assaulted.

When she managed to flee, she went to a nearby location for help and police were contacted.

Investigators identified a suspect and he was taken into police custody on July 20, 2026.  

Derek Rielly HOULE (55), was charged with the following offences:

  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Interference
  • Administer Noxious Thing with Intent to Aggrieve or Annoy

He was detained in custody.

Anyone with information or wishing to speak to the Child Abuse Unit can call
204-986-3296 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to providing support to survivors of sexual assault. Resources include WPS Victim Services at 204-986-6350 and the Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line at 204-786-8631.

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