Castor, Alta. – On January 10, 2024, Coronation RCMP received a complaint regarding a series of s*xual assaults that started in around 2008. Further investigation, assisted by Consort RCMP and the RCMP K Division S*xual Assault Review Team, revealed a second victim, though it is believed that there have been more victims who have not come forth.

As a result of the investigation, Darcy Falkenberg (48), a resident of Castor, was charged with:

• S*xual exploitation (x2);

• S*xual assault (x2);

• S*xual interference (x2);

• Assault with a weapon;

• Assault causing bodily harm;

• Break and enter with intent to commit assault;

• Uttering threats; and

• Possession of child pornography.

Falkenberg was brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. He is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Coronation on Dec. 12, 2025.

Coronation RCMP believes that there are additional victims that have yet to come forth. Anyone who was a victim of this man, or knows of someone who was, is asked to please contact the Coronation RCMP at 403-578-3666. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).