Hamilton Police Sex Crimes Unit has charged 30-year-old Karly Tripp in relation to a Sexual Assault investigation.

Tripp met the victim, a student who required supports, while fraudulently working as an Educational Assistant within the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board.

In September of 2025, the victim’s family was led to believe that Tripp was a qualified respite worker and she began meeting with the victim outside of her role with the school. It was during these interactions that the offences occurred.

Tripp has been charged with Sexual Assault, Assault, Voyeurism and Utter Threat to Cause Death in relation to this investigation.

Tripp is currently incarcerated on other charges.

Hamilton Police believe Tripp may have targeted other vulnerable persons through her employment and that there may be more victims.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation you are asked to contact Detective Constable Sarah Postuma at 905-540-6252 or the Sex Crimes Unit non-emergency line at 905-540-5553.

We want all survivors of sexual violence to know that we believe them and we will respect their choice when and how they report an incident.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

There is no guaranteed way to prevent sexual assault. Sharing the details of this assault is intended to provide the community information, and people are encouraged to trust their instincts. For confidential support, please call the Sexual Assault Centre's 24-hour support line at 905-525-4162; connect at www.sacha.ca, the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre at www.hhsc.ca/sadv or the Centre de santé communautaire www.cschn.ca.