Ajax Swim Instructor Charged with Multiple Sexual Offences

Members of the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) Special Victims Unit have arrested and charged a male in connection with a sexual assault investigation involving a youth employee at a commercial swimming facility in Ajax.

The investigation began after allegations were made that a 20-year-old male supervisor at Aqua-Tots in Ajax engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct involving a 15-year-old female employee under his supervision. It is alleged that the accused used his position of authority to initiate sexual contact with the victim and confined her within a workplace bathroom during the incident.

Ricky James SINCLAIR, age 20, of Oshawa, was arrested on November 9, 2026, and charged with: Sexual Assault of a Person Under 16 Years of Age, Sexual Interference, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Extortion and Forcible Confinement.

The accused was released on an Undertaking.

Investigators are concerned there may be additional victims and a photo of the accused is being released. Anyone with information, or who may be a victim is asked to contact the Durham Regional Police Service Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5323.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court.

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