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By David Wiwchar

Jury finds Wagar guilty

May 17, 2024 | 9:25 AM

A 37-year old Port Alberni man was found guilty of sexual assault by a BC Supreme Court jury.

Ryan Wagar was originally charged with sexual assault with a weapon, but the 4 man and 8 woman jury downgraded the charge to the lesser but included charge of sexual assault.

Wagar was 34 when he sexually assaulted a 16 year old girl at Paper Mill Dam Park in August of 2021.

He will return to court in August for sentencing.