Skip to Content Subscribe Our Offers My Account Manage My Subscriptions FAQ Newsletters Canada Canadian True Crime Canadian Politics Health World Israel & Middle East Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Comics NP News Quiz New York Times Crossword Horoscopes Life Eating & Drinking Style Sponsored Play for Ontario Travel Travel Canada Travel USA Travel International Cruises Travel Essentials Culture Books Celebrity Movies Music Theatre Television Business Essentials Advice Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Buy Canadian Home Living Outdoor Living Kitchen & Dining Tech Style & Beauty Personal Care Entertainment & Hobbies Gift Guide Travel Guide Amazon Prime Day Deals Savings National Post Store More Sports Hockey Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Golf Tennis Driving Vehicle Research Reviews News Gear Guide Obituaries Place an Obituary Place an In Memoriam Classifieds Place an Ad Celebrations Working Business Ads Archives Healthing Epaper Manage Print Subscription Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ Newsletters Canada World Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Life Shopping Epaper Manage Print Subscription HomeCanadaSenior Canadian Forces officer in Ottawa charged with sexual assaultAuthor of the article:Last updated 29 minutes ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Canadian Forces national headquarters in downtown Ottawa. PNimgA senior Canadian Forces officer at Ottawa headquarters has been charged with sexual assault.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorA court hearing for Lt.-Col. Andrew Mills will be held on July 15 in Barrie, Ont., according to information obtained by the Ottawa Citizen.Mills’ lawyer, Brandon Crawford of Edelson Foord Law of Ottawa, released a statement to the Citizen noting that, “LCol Mills categorically denies any criminal wrongdoing, and trusts that the truth will come to light through the court process.”No details were released about the circumstances of the allegations.A notice of undertaking for Mills to appear June 11 was signed on June 4 by military police. He is to have no communication with the alleged victim.Mills is assigned to the office of the Chief of Military Personnel.The investigation into the alleged incident had been handled by the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service at Canadian Forces Borden, Ont.The Canadian Forces and the Department of National Defence have yet to respond to a request for comment sent June 23.It is unclear why the Office of the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal did not issue a news release about the charge against Mills, as it has done in the past with other military personnel.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.