Overview
- Durham Regional Police allege a 30-year-old group-home employee engaged in a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy between September 2025 and January 2026.
- The force opened its probe in February 2026 after the allegations surfaced and carried out a months-long investigation.
- The suspect, identified as Shari Shoshana McGregor of Clarington, was arrested and charged, which occurred Wednesday, June 24, and she faces counts of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching.
- McGregor was released on an undertaking after arrest and police say they believe there may be additional victims, asking anyone with information to come forward.
- The allegations have not been tested in court and the case highlights concerns about staff oversight and child protection practices in group homes, which could prompt reviews of safeguarding procedures.