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DNA Technology Links Man to 1997 Assaults, 15 Charges Filed

10/30/2025

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Jason Timothy Davidson, a 52-year-old man, was arrested in Campbell River, British Columbia.
The Ontario Provincial Police linked four assaults in Ontario from March to August 1997 to Jason Timothy Davidson through Project Aerial, aided by DNA technology and investigative genetic genealogy.
He faces 15 charges, including sexual assault and kidnapping.
OPP officials stated the charges may provide resolution to victims.

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Story summary

Jason Timothy Davidson, a 52-year-old man, was arrested in Campbell River, British Columbia.
The Ontario Provincial Police linked four assaults in Ontario from March to August 1997 to Jason Timothy Davidson through Project Aerial, aided by DNA technology and investigative genetic genealogy.
He faces 15 charges, including sexual assault and kidnapping.
OPP officials stated the charges may provide resolution to victims.