Longueuil man arrested for alleged sexual crimes

Marc Gagnon, as seen in a handout by police. (SPAL)

A Longueuil man has been arrested in connection with alleged sexual crimes dating back to the 1970s.

Marc Gagnon, 69, was arrested on Sept. 24 for alleged sexual acts committed between the 1970s and 1990s in the Saint-Hubert (Longueuil) and Montreal areas.

Police say they have reason to believe that additional alleged crimes could have taken place since then.

“To date, five people, all minors at the time of the incidents, have been identified as victims,” Longueuil police (SPAL) notes.

Gagnon is facing eight charges: four for gross indecency, three for indecent assault and one for sexual assault.

“Longueuil police believes it is highly likely that the individual committed other [alleged] sexual offences against additional victims, either in the Longueuil area or elsewhere in Quebec,” the force states.

Anyone with information is asked to confidentially contact police at [phone].