Sexual Assault Charges Laid After Investigation at Bay Roberts Retirement Centre

RCMP in Bay Roberts have charged 44-year-old Christopher Power after a sexual assault investigation that originated at Bay Roberts Retirement Centre in August.

An allegation was received that Christopher Power, a personal care attendant, sexually assaulted a resident of the home.

The investigation revealed that Power used forged and falsified documents at the retirement home, presenting himself as a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse.

During the course of the investigation, the management of Bay Roberts Retirement Centre were fully cooperative with police.

Christopher Power is charged with the following offences:

• Sexual assault

• 2 counts of uttering forged documents

• 3 counts of falsifying documents

• 1 count of using the title of Licensed Practical Nurse when not qualified to do so

Power is scheduled to appear in court on November 18.