Killam, Alta. – On Sept. 3, 2025, Killam/Forestburg RCMP received a report of s*xual interference, by a 39-year-old man, involving a 14-year-old girl. An investigation was conducted, by Viking RCMP with assistance from Alberta RCMP Eastern Alberta District General Investigation Section. After a detailed investigation a search warrant was executed and the suspect was arrested on Nov. 21, 2025. The investigation revealed the initial contact occurred when the suspect added the victim on social media, pretending to be a 17-year-old boy, in order to lure the victim to his place.

As a result of the investigation, Roger Zotzman (39), a resident of Forestburg, Alta., was charged with:

• S*xual assault while choking;

• S*xual interference;

• Invitation to s*xual touching; and

• Luring a child.

Zotzman was brought before a justice of the peace and released on conditions. He is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Killam on Feb. 3, 2026.

“We want to thank those who came forth to report this incident as well as the victim for being brave enough to speak with us” said Cpl. Bole of the Killam/Forestburg RCMP. “We also want to take the time to remind everyone that not all is at it seems on the internet and to make sure you are being safe when interacting with people you do not know”.