Oshawa man charged in sexual assault of au pair
A months-long investigation led to charges including sexual assault and administering a noxious substance in a case involving a woman hired through Facebook.
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An Oshawa man has been charged following a months-long investigation into allegations he drugged and sexually assaulted a woman who came to Canada to work as an au pair.
The victim connected with a man and woman through a Facebook au pair group in 2025 and agreed to live with their family and provide child care in exchange for room and board. She arrived in December 2025 and moved into their Oshawa home.
Police say the alleged assault occurred on December 12, 2025, when the suspect gave the victim ice cream. Shortly after eating it, she reported feeling incoherent before losing consciousness. She later sought medical attention, and testing confirmed a noxious drug had been present in her system.
In early 2026, authorities executed a search warrant at the residence, seizing electronic devices and quantities of the same drug. Forensic analysis uncovered additional evidence, including child sexual abuse and exploitation materials.
Derek Stephen Bellamy, 38, of Oshawa, is charged with sexual assault, administering a noxious substance, five counts of voyeurism, five counts of possessing a recording obtained by voyeurism, possessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material. He was held for a bail hearing. Police say they are concerned there may be additional victims.