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Ajax: Aqua-Tots supervisor charged in alleged sexual assault of teen employee

Durham Regional Police say a 20-year-old supervisor at Aqua-Tots in Ajax has been charged after an investigation into alleged sexual conduct involving a 15-year-old employee under his supervision. Ricky James Sinclair of Oshawa was arrested Monday, and investigators say they are concerned there may be additional victims.

By Daily Durham News

Nov 9, 2026, 4:17 p.m. ET1 min read

An empty indoor swimming pool basin, drained of water, with lane markings, windows and ceiling lights, and no people in the frame. — File photo: an empty indoor swimming pool in Vancouver. The photo does not show the Aqua-Tots facility in Ajax, the accused, or any victim. · Credit: Joe Mabel / Wikimedia Commons

Durham Regional Police say a 20-year-old supervisor at Aqua-Tots in Ajax has been charged following an investigation into alleged sexual conduct involving a 15-year-old girl who worked at the swim school under his supervision.

Police say the Special Victims Unit began the investigation after allegations were made that Ricky James Sinclair, 20, of Oshawa, used his position of authority to initiate sexual contact with the teen and confined her within a workplace bathroom during the incident. The allegations have not been tested in court.

Sinclair was arrested on Monday, November 9, and charged with sexual assault of a person under 16 years of age, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, extortion and forcible confinement. No dates for the alleged offences and no court date were published. He was released on an undertaking.

Investigators say they are concerned there may be additional victims. Anyone with information, or who may be a victim, is asked to contact the Durham Regional Police Service Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520, extension 5323.

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