Peel police have arrested and charged a Mississauga man in connection with two historic sexual assault investigations from 2004 and 2005.

Justin Foley, 43, is accused of a slew of offences, according to a police news release. He appeared briefly in a Brampton court on Tuesday.

In July 2004, a man sexually assaulted a 20-year-old woman in Mississauga near McLaughlin Road and Ceremonial Drive, the release said. At the time, the incident was not reported to police.

Police said the same man allegedly sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl in February 2005 in Brampton, near Balmoral Drive and Bramalea Road. That incident was immediately reported to police.

Foley was arrested on Sept. 16 after an “extensive investigation” known as “project shadow,” the release said.

Foley was charged with two counts of sexual assault with a weapon, as well as two counts each of kidnapping, disguise with intent and using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence.

Foley also faces charges of uttering threats and overcoming resistance to the commission of an offence.

Court appearance

During his court appearance, Foley wore a white t-shirt with his hands cuffed while in the prisoner’s box. He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.

The judge ordered a publication ban on the identity of any alleged victims and witnesses. Foley was also ordered not to have any contact with a woman who was named in court.

Foley remains in custody, and is scheduled for a bail hearing on Friday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.