Police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have charged a doctor with new offences related to an ongoing investigation of sexual assaults at hospitals.

In August, RCMP charged the former employee of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre with sexual assault.

Investigators said they learned the assault happened in January during an assessment at a hospital emergency room and believed there may be additional victims.

In an update Friday, the Mounties say following other reports from the public and further investigation, the accused was arrested at Edmundston Police Force Headquarters on November 4th.

He now faces five additional charges of sexual assault also associated to his employment as an emergency room doctor.

He was released on conditions pending court dates on November 17th at Amherst Provincial Court and February 27th at Moncton Provincial Court.

Police still believe there may be other victims in Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick where he has practised.

In a statement, Cst. Heather Lourie of the Cumberland County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit says, “Investigators appreciate the courage that it takes for someone to come forward and share their experience. Victims can contact police and discuss an incident before making a decision to participate in the investigation and court process.”

Investigators are reaching out to offer support and encourage anyone who may be a survivor to come forward by contacting your local police:

• Cumberland County District RCMP can be contacted at 902-667-3859.
• Sackville RCMP Detachment can be contacted at 506-533-5151.
• Edmundston Police can be contacted at 506-739-2100.