The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has charged a 48-year-old male with sexual assault and sexual interference in relation to a November 2025 incident.

At the time of the incident, the male was a deacon at a church near 121 Avenue and 103 Street.

Frezghi Zerezghi, 48, was arrested on Dec. 12, 2025, and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. Zerezghi was released on an undertaking.

Frezghi Zerezghi, 48

Police have reason to believe he may have offended against other victims and are encouraging them to come forward.

Anyone who believes they or their child may have been victimized by the accused is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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For media inquiries please contact the EPS Media Relations Unit at mediarelations@edmontonpolice.ca.