By Ian Holmes

Trial date set for Nanaimo man accused of sex offences against underage girls

Aug 18, 2017 | 3:09 PM

NANAIMO — A trial date has been set for an elderly Nanaimo man charged with several alleged historic sex crimes involving underage girls in Central Saanich.

Court records show Geradus Peters, who was 81-years-old when arrested at his Nanaimo home in January, is charged with five counts of sexual assault and two counts of indecent assault. He’ll go to court to face the charges in April of next year, following a preliminary hearing in March.

B.C. Criminal Justice Branch spokesman Dan McLaughlin told NanaimoNewsNOW the alleged assaults involve six different alleged victims between 1975 and 1986.

McLaughlin said Peters remains released on bail.

Peters is slated to go on trial in Victoria, but it’s not known if he’ll be tried by judge or jury.

drug offences

Unique offender sentenced for Nanaimo drug busts

1h ago

bravery award

VIDEO: Arrowsmith SAR president recognized for life-saving rescue

14h ago

sailing pets

BC Ferries adds more outdoor deck space for pets

18h ago

Central Saanich Police earlier reported Peters was a stone mason for many years and was not in a position of authority when the alleged assaults took place.

ian@nanaimonewsnow.com

On Twitter: @reporterholmes