The number of people with complaints against alleged sex offender Markus Hicks has risen to 14.
Police have laid 29 more charges related to four new alleged victims in their ongoing investigation connected to the 32-year-old teacher and volleyball coach, for a total of 92.
Police say he used fictitious identities, social media applications, and concealment to arrange sexual acts.
Among the new charges are five counts of sexual assault and disguise with intent, one count of kidnapping and one count of sexual assault with choking.
He remains in custody awaiting a court appearance.
New Charges Against Markus Hicks include:
- Five counts of sexual assault
- Five counts of disguise with intent
- Kidnapping
- Sexual assault with choking
- Two counts of accessing child pornography
- Two counts of breach of trust
- Four counts of making sexually explicit material available to a child
- Four counts of luring a child
- Four counts of arranging to commit a sexual offence against a child
- Householder permitting prohibited sexual activity
From RNC:
Members of the RNC investigative team are available to speak with anyone that has information or questions. With a trauma-informed focus, the officers prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals. A dedicated e-mail has been established to reach the investigative team directly. Please contact trust@rnc.gov.nl.ca with any information. You can also call the RNC at 709-729-8000 and provide information anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or by using the P3Tips app #SayItHere.
Anyone experiencing anxiety or crisis as a result of this information, please contact the Mental Health Crisis Line at 8-1-1. In addition, the RNC Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Team will respond to a crisis where and when it occurs, and can be contacted at 709-729-8000. In the event of an emergency always call 9-1-1.
