22-year-old Gatineau man arrested for sexual assault, Gatineau police looking for more victims 

Sophie Demers

Fawaz Sultan Al-Jalloud, a 22-year-old Gatineau resident, was arrested by Gatineau Police on March 19 in relation to multiple sexual assaults. Investigators fear there may be more victims who are reluctant to come forward. Authorities are hoping to meet with anyone who may have had contact with the suspect. 

Al-Jalloud is facing charges of sexual assault, incitement to sexual touching, and criminal harassment. After questioning, the suspect was released with several conditions. These conditions state that the suspect is prohibited from being in public spaces or parks where there may be individuals under age 16, prohibited from using the internet or digital networks unless supervised, and prohibited from being in the presence of anyone underage. 

Police state that the victims are between the ages of 14 and 18. The suspect met his victims through social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram. After speaking with victims online, Al-Jalloud would meet them in person at various locations in Gatineau. The victims would be invited into the car, a blue Volkswagen Golf R 2024, where the assault would take place. 

The offences took place between 2023 and 2024. The investigation is ongoing.

Gatineau police encourage anyone who has witnessed an incident or was a victim of Al-Jalloud to contact police by calling the INFO line at 819-243-4636, option 5.

The investigation is ongoing. Gatineau is working closely with the Sûreté du Québec’s Serial Crime Investigation Management Structure (GECS). Further charges may be laid.