NORTH BATTLEFORD — A woman facing several charges including sexual assault following alleged reports at a group home in Wilkie is now scheduled for closing arguments in her case at North Battleford provincial court.
Jaclyn Elias is charged with assault, sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, and uttering threats.
A trial in the case was held in February.
The matter was in court on July 28 and has been adjourned for closing arguments on Oct. 7.
The accused was arrested on the charges on Feb. 29, 2024.
Elias previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A publication ban is in effect in identifying the complainants in the case.
Police previously reported that on Feb. 28, 2024, Wilkie RCMP received a report of multiple physical and sexual assaults that occurred at a care facility.
After investigating, police determined that between January 2023 and February 2024, at least four adult residents of the facility were allegedly assaulted, sexually assaulted and/or threatened by a female staff member.
The accused has not worked at the facility since February 2024.
