Peace River North MLA charged with sexual assault

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault, according to the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS). 

“On June 3rd, 2026, Mr. Kealy was charged with one count of sexual assault,” said BCPS. 

“The alleged offences occurred between January 1st and September 20th, 2024, in Fort St. John. The first appearance is on July 6th, 2026, at Fort St. John Law Courts.” 

In an interview with Energeticcity.ca on June 4th, Kealy commented on the allegations and offered a message to his constituents. 

“I’m one hundred per cent innocent, and I will prove it in court,” Kealy said. 

“I’ve spent my career and my life helping others and being respectful of others, and I will continue to do that, and I’ll continue to do my job.”

According to an article published by Global News on June 4th, court documents stated the alleged offences happened in Cecil Lake, north of Fort St. John.

Global News also said Kealy’s constituency office in Fort St. John was closed on the morning of June 4th. 

When asked what the charges mean for his future rejoining the Conservative Party of British Columbia, Kealy said he is waiting for the charges to go through the courts. Kealy left the party in March 2025 after former conservative MLA Dallas Brodie was expelled. 

According to a June 4th release by the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS), a special prosecutor was appointed to an investigation into alleged sexual assault charges against Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy on February 9th, 2026. 

BCPS stated Gail Barnes was appointed as Special Prosecutor for the investigation being conducted by the North District Prince George RCMP. 

BCPS said the appointment of a special prosecutor is intended to avoid the potential for improper influence in the administration, given the nature of the allegations and the accused’s status as an elected public official. 

“Ms. Barnes is a senior Vancouver lawyer in private practice,” the release said. 

“Her mandate includes providing legal advice to investigators as may be necessary, conducting any related charge assessment and assuming conduct of the prosecution if any charge was approved.” 

According to the release, the matters are now before the court, and BCPS and the Special Prosecutor will not release additional information or provide further comment. 

Energeticcity.ca  will update the story when more information becomes available.