Strathcona County, Alta. – As a result of the request to the public for additional victims to come forward, Strathcona County RCMP have identified an additional thirteen victims.
Dean Cherneske (60) of Sherwood Park, Alta. has been additionally charged with the following offences on June 21, 2022.
- Sexual assault (x11)
- Sexual interference (x2)
Cherneske has been released from police custody with conditions and is set to appear in court for these charges on June 29, 2022 in Sherwood Park Provincial Court.
Strathcona County RCMP continue to believe there may be additional victims and encourage those individuals to come forward.
Strathcona County RCMP is a member of the Violence, Trauma and Suicide Prevention (VTSP) protocol, and is committed to working with the Strathcona County community to support resident safety. This protocol guides how leaders in the community can work together to assess community impact and support residents when traumatic events occur. While RCMP lead the criminal investigation, local partners including Victim Services, SAFFRON Centre and Strathcona County are providing support to those community members affected by traumatic events such as this.
As a community, everyone responds differently to trauma, including sexual assault. If you, or anyone you know, has been affected by sexual assault or inappropriate advances, please reach out. For victim support, please contact Strathcona County Victim Services at 780-449-0153. For counselling supports, call Strathcona County Family and Community Services at 780-464-4044.
If you have any information regarding this crime or any other crimes, please contact the Strathcona County RCMP at 780-467-7741 or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.