Employee at personal care charged with sexual assault against resident

RCMP have charged 59-year-old Chesley Piercy for sexually assaulting a resident at a personal care home in Mary’s Harbour where he worked.

Police received a report on Monday evening that an assault had occurred. After an investigation, it was determined that during his shift that evening, Piercy allegedly sexually assaulted a resident in the home.

Piercy is charged with one count of sexual assault.

He was released from custody with conditions and is scheduled to attend court on November 30, 2021.

Piercy is no longer employed with the home.