On May 5, 2025, Virden RCMP received a report of a historical sexual assault that occurred in 1984, in a community in western Manitoba.
The female victim advised police that the assault took place when she was a teen under the age of 16. The male suspect at the time was 24-years-of-age.
An extensive investigation took place that has now resulted in charges.
Vincent Tacan, 65, was arrested on November 5, 2025, and charged with Sexual Assault.
The Manitoba RCMP is not releasing the name of the victim nor where the assault took place in order to protect her identity.
Virden RCMP continue to investigate.
