Former scout leader Walter Langille, 81, did not show up for his arraignment in Truro provincial court on historical sexual abuse charges involving two youths, so a warrant was issued for his arrest. Photo by File photoArticle contentA warrant was issued for an elderly Colchester County man’s arrest after he missed court this week on charges of sexually abusing two young people in the 1970s, when he was a scout leader.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentWalter Langille, 81, of Valley, near Truro, faces five counts each of indecent assault and committing an act of gross indecency.Article contentArticle contentLangille was supposed to be arraigned in Truro provincial court Monday but did not respond when his name was called.Article contentArticle contentJudge Alain Begin issued an arrest warrant at the request of Crown attorney Alison Brown. The judge placed a publication ban on the identities of the two complainants.Article contentRCMP announced the charges against Langille on June 13, saying he was arrested May 30 and released on conditions.Article contentColchester County RCMP had received a report last October of historical sexual assaults that occurred when the person was a youth. During the investigation, a second alleged victim was identified.Article contentPolice said the offences occurred between 1970 and 1976, when the complainants were scouts and attended weekly meetings at Valley Baptist Church. Langille was their scoutmaster.Article contentLangille’s May 30 undertaking to police required him to notify them of any change in his address, attend court as directed and not have contact with anyone under the age of 18 unless an adult is present.Article contentArticle contentRCMP said the investigation is continuing, and police believe there may be additional victims.Article contentAnyone who was a victim or has information about these incidents is asked to contact Colchester County RCMP at 902-893-6820 or submit an anonymous tip to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.Article content“Sexual offences have a devastating and lifelong impact on victims and can cause intense feelings of stress, shame and fear,” an RCMP news release said. “There is no ‘time limit’ on these types of offences, and even if a significant number of years have passed, RCMP investigators will seek justice for any victims who come forward.Article content“We are here to help, and we encourage anyone affected to report the incident to police. Supports are available, including through RCMP victim services.”Article content
Warrant issued after Colchester County senior misses court date
