Former Sheridan arts dean charged in sex assault cold case

David Ralph Cole, 77, (left) and James Brian Wickens, 68 (right).

A former department head at Sheridan College is one of two men charged in a historical sexual assault investigation, Toronto police say.

Police allege that for over three decades the men, acting together and individually, sexually assaulted boys and men between the ages of 11 and 30 years of age.

Both men are Mexican citizens and spend winters in the Puerto Vallarta area of that country.

David Ralph Cole, 77, of Toronto, worked at the college's Oakville campus between 1974 and 1987...

Cole faces charges, including three counts of indecent assault on a male, and five counts of gross indecency.

James Brian Wickens, 68, of Toronto, faces charges, including four counts of indecent assault on a male and two counts of gross indecency.

Police said they believe there may be more victims.  (more...)

Former Sheridan arts dean charged in sex assault cold case