Man arrested after 15 people sexually assaulted at Saint John senior care facility

A 69-year-old has been charged with sexual assault at a senior care facility in Saint John.

The Saint John Police Force arrested a 69-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting more than a dozen people at a senior care facility more than two months ago.

Police say they arrested the unnamed man without incident on Tuesday. He was later released and placed on conditions ahead of his court appearance on May 26.

Police say the man allegedly sexually assaulted 15 people at the facility in Saint John, N.B., between Dec. 26, 2025, and Jan. 19.

“This was a challenging, complex investigation given the vulnerability of the victims,” said police chief R.M. Bruce in a news release.

“Our investigators worked tirelessly to bring the accused before the courts, while respecting the dignity of the victims. We appreciate the assistance of the staff at the senior care facility as well as the patience, understanding, and support of the victims’ families during this very difficult investigation.”

Saint John Police Force Sgt. Shawna Fowler told CTV News Atlantic the accused was a family member of a resident at the nursing home.

Police say they received information about the possible offences on Jan. 21 and launched an investigation.

Loch Lomond Villa sent memo to families in January

A memo from Loch Lomond Villa was sent to the resident families on Jan. 23, saying the administration had “became aware of a serious situation at the Village that is now under investigation by the Saint John Police Force’s Family Protection Unit.”

The facility has 100 long-term care beds across four resident houses.

At the time, police said a suspect had been identified, but they didn’t release any further details.

Loch Lomond Villa CEO Ashley King said the presence of an on-site security company had been added to the location.

“Loch Lomond Villa continues to review and strengthen procedures to support resident safety,” said King in a previous statement. “We understand the concern this situation raises for residents, families, and staff, and we are committed to maintaining open communication while respecting the privacy of those involved and the integrity of the investigation. For that reason, there are limits to what we can share at this time.”

The police force previously said it had established a dedicated phone line for the families of affected residents to connect with an investigator, and that anyone who had any information should contact police.

With files from CTV News Atlantic’s Nick Moore and Avery MacRae

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