Northwest Territories RCMP sexual assault investigation leads to conviction

May 26, 2025 - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
From: Northwest Territories RCMP

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The Northwest Territories RCMP is pleased to announce a guilty verdict in the case of a former NWT teacher who had been charged with sexual offences. Sentencing will be carried out independently by the courts at a later date.

On May 10th, 2025, after a three-week trial, Neil Barry, who had been charged in 2021 by the Northwest Territories RCMP in relation to several historical allegations of sexual assault and exploitation, was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual exploitation.

The RCMP recognizes the traumatic nature of sexual abuse, and the difficulties victims often face when choosing to bring forward allegations, regardless of the length of time that has passed. We applaud the bravery of the victims in this matter today and express our gratitude for their courage.

The RCMP also acknowledges the fact that during his career, Neil Barry had also been active in Prince Edward Island, Nunavut and Alberta, and the possibility exists that there could be more victims who have not come forward to police.

Anyone who may be a victim of a sexual offence should contact their local detachment or police of jurisdiction. RCMP officers use a Trauma Informed Approach when conducting investigations of a sexual nature and are committed to physical and emotional safety for all survivors and victims. When you are ready to speak, they can help you understand the options available to you.

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Cst. Josh Seaward
Media Relations Officer
Northwest Territories RCMP
RCMP.NTMedia-NTMedias.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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