A 45-year-old Arnprior man is facing 28 charges, including nine sexual offences against five girls.

Ontario provincial police say the victims range in age from 13 to 17 years old. They had all visited the accused at his home.

John Paul Cloutier is charged with numerous offences, including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, child luring and forcible confinement. Police allege the charges stem from incidents that happened over the last two years.

Cloutier is being held in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court in Renfrew on July 28.

Police are continuing their investigation.