Former university groundskeeper facing third sexual assault charge

By Meghan Groff

Posted Feb 8, 2018 07:03:51 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

A former Saint Mary's University groundskeeper is now accused of sexual assaulting a third woman over three years ago.

Halifax Regional Police received a complaint on December 8, 2014 from a woman who said she had been sexually assaulted by a man she knew two days earlier at a Lemarchant Street residence.

After an investigation, the file was closed without charges, however it was reopened by police about three weeks ago.

Matthew Albert Percy, 34, of Halifax has been charged with sexual assault causing bodily harm.

Percy already faces charges after reports of two sexual assaults last year.

One alleged incident happened at an Armdale-area residence on September 3rd, the other at a Saint Mary's University dormitory on September 15.

Percy appeared in court Thursday and has been remanded into custody until his next court appearance.

Keep it Factual

Add CityNews Halifax as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us.

Submit a Correction

Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Turkey gravy brand sold in Canada recalled due to undeclared mustard

A brand of turkey gravy sold in Canada has been recalled because it contains undeclared mustard.

October 11, 2026 3:47 pm AST AST

Alleged hit and run in Halifax referred to province's police watchdog

HALIFAX — Halifax Regional Police say they have referred an alleged hit and run to Nova Scotia’s police watchdog after a weekend collision involving a truck that was being followed by city police.

5h ago

How to throw a holiday party on a budget when everything costs more

Throwing a party may seem simple: just send a Partiful invite to a bunch of people and hope they show up.

7h ago

France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy

OTTAWA — France's new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous arms industry.

7h ago

Top Stories

Turkey gravy brand sold in Canada recalled due to undeclared mustard

A brand of turkey gravy sold in Canada has been recalled because it contains undeclared mustard.

October 11, 2026 3:47 pm AST AST

Alleged hit and run in Halifax referred to province's police watchdog

HALIFAX — Halifax Regional Police say they have referred an alleged hit and run to Nova Scotia’s police watchdog after a weekend collision involving a truck that was being followed by city police.

5h ago

How to throw a holiday party on a budget when everything costs more

Throwing a party may seem simple: just send a Partiful invite to a bunch of people and hope they show up.

7h ago

France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy

OTTAWA — France's new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous arms industry.

7h ago

Most Watched Today

4:58

Canada matches U.S. tariffs: These are the industries likely to be impacted

CityNews' Cormac Mac Sweeney breaks down Canada's retaliatory measures against the U.S. as Ottawa announces they will be matching the Trump administration's tariff attacks dollar-for-dollar.

August 25, 2026 2:00 pm AST AST

1:56

Rising flu cases in U.S. causing early concern

As temperatures begin to drop, respiratory virus season is in full swing.

23h ago

0:55

Shooting in Pennsylvania leaves 9 dead, including suspect

A deadly shooting in Pennsylvania has left an entire community searching for answers. Eight people and the suspected shooter are dead after gunfire erupted at a home in Erie.

October 10, 2026 6:19 pm AST AST

0:45

Trump blames Ukrainian president for rising diesel prices

U.S. President Donald Trump is blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for rising diesel prices, adding he has not done enough to end the country's war with Russia.

October 10, 2026 6:18 pm AST AST

1:56

Hurricane Isaias threatens U.S. Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a category 3 storm and is poised to make landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Ivan Rodriguez looks at the warnings and evacuations being issued.

October 10, 2026 1:11 am AST AST