Montreal coach accused of sexually abusing minors denied bail
Ryan Michael Elahie is expected back in court on May 16
Former Montreal coach Ryan Michael Elahie, 40, who was arrested in early February and faces multiple sex-related crimes against minors, was denied bail on Monday.
The accused will remain in custody to uphold public confidence in the justice system, according to Patricia Johnson, spokesperson for the Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénales (DPCP).
He is expected back in court on May 16.
Elahie is facing 16 charges in connection with four alleged victims between 2010 and 2025. The charges include sexual assault, sexual contact and the possession, distribution and production of child pornography.
He was involved at different high schools, day camps, community centres, organizations and sports associations as a basketball, hockey, football and powerlifting coach, Montreal police said.
"During the events, we know for a fact that the victims were young boys or teenagers," said Const. Jean-Pierre Brabant, a spokesperson for the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal, last month.
Police also said they suspect Elahie may have additional victims and are encouraging them and anyone who know them to call 514-280-2081 or 911.
Written by Isaac Olson with files from Mélissa François