Updated on 25 March 2026 at 14h17
This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI
The Sûreté du Québec arrested 35-year-old Maxime Sauvé on Tuesday, March 24, in connection with various sexual offences.
Investigators from the MRC des Pays-d’en-Haut station carried out the arrest.
He appeared in court the same day at the Saint-Jérôme courthouse on charges related to sexual offences.
The man in his thirties was later released under conditions and is scheduled to return to court in June 2026 for the continuation of proceedings.
Three offences as a massage therapist
Maxime Sauvé, a resident of Sainte-Sophie, is allegedly involved in three separate incidents of sexual assault in connection with his work as a massage therapist in the Laurentians.
The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between January 1, 2018, and November 4, 2025.
The investigation suggests there may be additional victims.
Protection and information
As several victims have been identified, the Major Crimes Investigation Management Structure (GECS), coordinated by the Sûreté du Québec, has been deployed.
This is a unified command structure in which Quebec police services work in partnership to quickly identify crimes committed by predators and proceed with their arrest.
This provincial coordination allows for the pooling of police resources and aims to better protect victims.
The Sûreté du Québec reminds the public that information can be provided at any time, confidentially, to its Criminal Information Center at 1-800-659-4264. (B.L.)
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