NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. — A decision in the case of a woman accused of assaulting residents at a Wilkie group home has been reserved until Dec. 16.
The woman is facing several charges following reports of alleged assaults at the group home in Wilkie.
Jaclyn Elias is charged with assault, sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon and uttering threats.
The case was previously scheduled for closing arguments on Oct. 7 in North Battleford Provincial Court.
The matter has now been adjourned to Dec. 16 for a decision.
A trial in the case was held in February.
Elias previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A publication ban prohibits 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 or threatened by a female staff member.
The accused has not worked at the facility since February 2024.
