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Accused has been a member of the clergy since 2010 and served in Oakville since 2016.

Published Mar 24, 2026  •  Last updated 10 hours ago  •  2 minute read

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Accused priestReverend Ranjan D’Sa, 53, is charged with one count of sexual assault after it’s alleged a volunteer at his Oakville Catholic church was a victim. Photo by HRPSArticle content

A Catholic priest in Oakville has been charged with sexual assault following an investigation by Halton Regional Police in Oakville.

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In early February 2026, Halton cops began investigating an allegation of sexual assault committed against an adult female volunteer at an Oakville church.

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The Rev. Ranjan D’Sa, 53, of Oakville, has been charged with one count of sexual assault.

Police said that D’Sa has been a member of the clergy since 2010 and has been employed with St. Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church in Oakville since 2016.

Investigators are concerned there may be additional victims. They are requesting anyone with information to contact police at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

A photo of the accused has been released.

D’Sa was released on an undertaking with a future court date in Milton.

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Sex assault suspect Antonio Neves, 34, of Orangeville has been charged with three counts of sexual assault in the area of University Ave. and Queen St. West between Dec. 10, 2025 and March 15, 2026. (TPS) Photo by TPSOrangeville man facing sex assault charges

Toronto Police have charged a 34-year-old Orangeville man with three counts of a sexual assault.

On Friday, cops responded to a call for a sexual assault in the University Ave. and Queen St. W. area where it was alleged that between Dec. 10, 2025, and March 15, 2026, the accused sexually assaulted the victim on several occasions.

On Monday, Antonio Neves was arrested and charged. His photo has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or  222tips.com.

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