Man accused of sexual assault

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Oct 13, 2021 05:45:15 PM.

A 76-year-old man has been charged with a sexual assault that happened in Dartmouth.

On Sept. 22, Halifax Regional Police were told a man had sexually assaulted a youth he was acquainted with between June and September of this year.

Police allege the man was also in contact with others under the age of 16 during that time period, which violates his probation order.

Carl Richard Nielsen has been charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and breach of prohibition order.

He's scheduled to appear in court today.

“Out of respect and concern for the victim's privacy and wellbeing, we are not releasing any further details regarding the incident,” said HRP in a news release.

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

Eastern Canadian premiers renew pleas to buy local amid trade war with United States

ST. JOHN'S — Premiers in Eastern Canada are once again calling on residents to buy local as Canada squares off against the United States in an escalating trade war.

20h ago

Trump escalates trade war, vows 50% tariffs on Canadian autos and steel

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply intensified the U.S.–Canada trade war, announcing a sweeping plan to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel beginning Jan. 1,...

breaking

19m ago

Nova Scotia Premier publishes statement on US tariffs

Nova Scotia's Premier, Tim Houston, has released a statement via Nova Scotia's provincial website regarding the newest round of US tariffs which went into effect at midnight on August 22. After federal...

23h ago

Apartment building on Cole Harbour catches fire

On Aug. 22, around 10:18 p.m., Halifax firefighters responded to alerts set off by smoke detectors after a room in an apartment building caught fire. A third-floor alarm detected the smoke, though the...

23h ago