Oshawa swim supervisor charged with sexual offences, forcible confinement in Ajax
Durham Regional Police have charged a 20-year-old Oshawa swim supervisor with sexual offences, extortion and forcible confinement following allegations involving a 15-year-old employee under his supervision at Aqua-Tots in Ajax. Police said Ricky James Sinclair was arrested on November 9, 2026.
Police allege Sinclair used his position of authority to initiate sexual contact with her and confined her in a workplace bathroom during the incident.
Investigators with the police service’s Special Victims Unit said they are concerned there may be additional victims and are releasing a photograph of the accused.
Sinclair faces five charges:
- Sexual assault of a person under 16 years of age
- Sexual interference
- Invitation to sexual touching
- Extortion
- Forcible confinement
Police said Sinclair was released on an undertaking. The allegations have not been proven in court.