A man who worked at the Garry J. Armstrong long-term care facility in Ottawa is accused of sexually assaulting residents of the city-run home, Ottawa police said Friday.
The City of Ottawa announced on Oct. 28 that it had notified the Ottawa Police Service and the Ministry of Long-Term Care about alleged sex offences that took place at the home.
The OPS investigation found the incidents involved a food services staff member at the home, employed by the city, according to a statement.
Ottawa police have charged 65-year-old Denis Wissell of Ottawa with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual assault of a person with a disability.
The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
The city said when the complaint was first received that the accused was immediately removed from the home and affected residents received support.
Families in need of additional help can also contact the OPS’s victim support unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2223.