Community Safety Alert: Parkland RCMP Seek Additional Victims in Long-Term Sexual Assault Investigation

Section 1: Overview of the Alert

Parkland RCMP are asking the public for assistance as part of an ongoing sexual assault investigation involving multiple female victims. The investigation began after a report in October 2025 regarding an alleged sexual assault of a female youth that is believed to have occurred in the summer of 2025. The file is being managed by the Parkland RCMP Special Investigations Unit (SIU).

As the investigation progressed, officers identified several additional female victims, with alleged offences spanning from 1984 through 2025. A 69-year-old man, Patrick Willis Fair, a resident of Spruce Grove, Alberta, has now been charged in connection with this case. Police are releasing his photo and description in the belief that there may be more victims who have not yet contacted authorities.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

According to the official report from Parkland RCMP, the Special Investigations Unit took conduct of the file after a report of sexual assault involving a female youth was received in October 2025. Further investigative work led to the identification of five additional victims, all female, tied to alleged incidents over several decades.

As a result of this investigation:

• Accused: Patrick Willis Fair, 69 years old
• Residence: Spruce Grove, Alberta
• Charges:
  • 5 counts of sexual assault
• Court appearance: Scheduled for March 25, 2026, at the Alberta Court of Justice in St. Albert

Investigators believe there may be additional victims, given that the alleged offences extend from approximately 1984 to 2025. To help identify any other impacted individuals, police have released a photograph of the accused.

RCMP-released image of accused: Patrick Fair

Suspect Description

The accused, Patrick Willis Fair, is described as:

• Male with a fair complexion
• Approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall
• Approximately 176 pounds
• Slender build
• White hair
• Wears glasses

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is urging anyone who may have been victimized, or who has information about potential victims, to contact police immediately. The appeal is especially directed to individuals who may have had contact with Patrick Willis Fair in the Parkland County or Spruce Grove areas over the last several decades.

If you or someone you know was a victim of Patrick Fair, please contact:

• Parkland RCMP Specialized Investigations Unit: 825-220-2085
• Parkland RCMP Detachment: 825-220-7267

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit information through Crime Stoppers:

• Crime Stoppers phone: 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
• Online tip submission: www.P3Tips.com
• P3 Tips mobile app: Available via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

For broader context on crime patterns and public safety in the region, residents can review Parkland County crime statistics and safety data, which help illustrate trends over time and support informed community awareness.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this alert underscores how sexual offences can persist over long periods, often remaining unreported due to fear, shame, or uncertainty about where to turn. The time span of the alleged offences in this case—from the mid-1980s up to 2025—highlights the importance of victims and witnesses coming forward, even many years after an incident. Community awareness, trauma-informed support, and early reporting are critical for preventing further harm and aiding investigations.

We encourage parents, guardians, and community members across Alberta to maintain open, non-judgmental conversations with children, youth, and adults about boundaries, consent, and how to report unsafe behaviour. Anyone who has experienced sexual violence—recently or in the past—should know that it is never too late to speak to police or a support service. Staying informed through resources like our Canadian community safety alerts and regional data tools can help residents recognize risk patterns and work collectively to make their neighbourhoods safer.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.