Ontario Provincial Police say a breakthrough in DNA technology has led to the arrest of a British Columbia man in connection with a series of sexual assaults that occurred nearly three decades ago in southwestern Ontario.
“Project Aerial began nearly three decades ago in 1997, and today, we are finally able to provide answers to the public and bring justice to the four survivors and their families.” Said OPP Commissioner Marty Kearns.
The investigation revealed that four women were assaulted in separate incidents across Sarnia, Chatham-Kent and nearby communities.
On Oct. 26, 2025, Jason Timothy Davidson, 52, of British Columbia, was arrested in Campbell River and has since been transported back to Ontario.
Davidson faces 15 charges related to the assaults, police confirmed during a news conference in London on Tuesday afternoon.
“While tips were received and thoroughly investigated, none led to the identification of the assailant,” said OPP Det.-Insp. Michael Moore. “However, it did not take long before investigators noticed similarities in the attacks and in the suspect’s descriptions.”
Three of the victims were teenagers when the assaults occurred. Despite widespread media attention and community efforts, no suspect was found at the time.
Police say the investigation remains active and are asking anyone with information related to Davidson or similar incidents to contact the OPP.
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