Two former Quesnel residents are facing charges following a lengthy child abuse investigation in Alberta.
51-year old Jimmy Allen Fransen is facing several offences in connection with a case in Edson related to alleged crimes committed between 2005 and 2011.
The Alberta Serious Crimes Branch says Fransen is charged with sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, sexual interference with a child under the age of 16, sexual exploitation, making and possession of child pornography, and failure to provide the necessaries of life.
Sherina Maria Hansor, from Sandy Bach, Alberta, is also charged in connection with Edson.
Fransen was released on bail conditions that include restricting contact with children and he is due back in court on May 7th in Edson.
Jimmy Fransen, and 45-year old Brenda Disher, also known as Brenda Fransen from Quesnel, are also facing charges in relation to unrelated allegations of sexual abuse in Fort McMurray between 2017 and 2023.
Both are charged with making, distribution and possession of child pornography, sexual assault, sexual interference involving a child, sexual exploitation and trafficking a person under the age of 18.
Both have since been released and are due back in court in Fort McMurray on April 29th.
Alberta RCMP say information received during the court of their investigation suggests that there may be other victims or individuals who may have information regarding involvement with these three individuals in offences against children.
Anyone with information is asked to call the RCMP Serious Crimes Branch at 780-509-3290.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477, or by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com.
