The RCMP have arrested a 40-year-old man after an alleged sexual assault incident involving a child in Mundleville, near Rexton.
Officers responded to a report of the incident on Monday and, the following day, located and arrested the man at a residence on Route 495 in Mundleville without incident.
Police say the same man may have committed similar offences against others and are actively working to identify any additional victims.
Sgt. Guillaume Bélanger said sexual assault complaints can be made at any time, encouraging potential victims to come forward.
Multiple charges have been laid, including:
- Sexual assault on a person under the age of 16
- Invitation to sexual touching
- Sexual interference
- Indecent act
- Sexual assault causing bodily harm
The man appeared in court on Wednesday and remains in custody. A bail hearing is scheduled for Friday.
More details can be found on the New Brunswick RCMP’s website.
