Youth soccer coach charged with multiple sex offences against children
Raul San Martin Salas, 62, faces charges of sexual assault, sexual interference, and exploitation. Police believe there may be additional victims in Ottawa.
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Raul San Martin Salas, 62, has been charged with multiple sexual offences against children following an investigation by the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit. Charges include sexual assault, sexual interference with a person under 16 years, invitation to sexual touching, sexual exploitation of a young person, and telecommunications offences with minors for distributing sexually explicit material.
The alleged offences date back to 2015. San Martin Salas coached children's soccer for numerous years with various sanctioned and unsanctioned clubs across Ottawa. Police released a photo of the accused because, as the service stated, victims may not know his legal name.
The Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit believes there may be additional victims or incidents in the Ottawa area. Anyone with information can contact the unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944, or SACA@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
How many victims have come forward so far, and what is the age range?
At which soccer clubs or organizations was the accused coaching during the time alleged offences occurred?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
Who has been charged and what are the offences?
Raul San Martin Salas, 62, faces charges of sexual assault, sexual interference with a person under 16, invitation to sexual touching, sexual exploitation of a young person, and telecommunications offences involving minors.
What was Raul San Martin Salas's connection to children in Ottawa?
San Martin Salas coached children's soccer for numerous years with various sanctioned and unsanctioned clubs across Ottawa.
How far back do the alleged offences date?
The alleged offences date back to 2015.
How can someone report information about additional victims?
The Ottawa Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit can be reached at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944, or SACA@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppers.ca.
