Sex assault suspect was a therapist for child and family services in North Bay, Ont.
![North Bay police station North Bay police station (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/7/16/north-bay-police-station-1-6965568-1721141850974.jpg)
A 70-year-old suspect has been charged with multiple sexual assault charges that police say took place while he worked for the former Algonquin Child and Family Services.
Eric William Crowther was arrested July 18 and police believe there may be more victims.
“On multiple occasions in 2004, the accused, while employed as a counsellor for Algonquin Child and Family Services, is alleged to have sexually assaulted a client who was a minor at the time the incidents occurred,” North Bay Police said in a news release Tuesday.
“The accused was, at the time of arrest, employed as a counsellor at Hands the Family Help Network. The accused also operates an independent counselling and therapy practice.”
He is charged with three counts of sexual assault, one count of invitation to sexual touching involving someone under age 16 and one count of sexual interference.
“The North Bay Police Service has reason to believe that the accused may have victimized other individuals who have not yet reported the incidents to police,” police said.
“We encourage any potential victims to contact police regardless of how recently the incidents occurred.”
- Download our app to get local alerts on your device
- Get the latest local updates right to your inbox
Police are hoping to hear from anyone who was victimized by the suspect, knows someone who was victimized by the accused or has any additional information about this case or similar incidents.
Contact the North Bay Police Service at 705-497-5555 and ask to speak with Det. Const. Sarah Marcotte or Det. Const. Megan MacPherson.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.7028745.1725663146!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
Pakistani citizen arrested in Canada, charged with plotting terrorist attack in New York
A Pakistani citizen who resided in Canada has been charged with plotting a terrorist attack at a Jewish centre in New York City.
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside Winnipeg courthouse
The Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has died after collapsing outside of the Manitoba courthouse Friday afternoon, according to multiple sources.
Woman who was denied a liver transplant, after review highlighted alcohol use, has died
Questions are being raised about the case of a 36-year-old Ontario woman who died of liver failure after she was rejected for a life-saving liver transplant after a medical review highlighted her prior alcohol use.
Montreal man given $664 fine for tying dog to parking meter while grabbing a croissant
A Montreal man who tied his dog to a parking meter while he entered a bakery is now facing a hefty fine for breaking a law he had no idea existed.
Canada-wide warrant issued for woman in fatal Toronto shooting
A 36-year-old woman is wanted for first-degree murder following a shooting near an after-hours club in Toronto earlier this month.
Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'
Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a 'broader view' in which all employees know they are welcome.
Selena Gomez is a billionaire
Selena Gomez can now add becoming a billionaire to her long list of achievements.
Teen girl charged with attempted murder after student set on fire at Saskatoon high school
A 14-year-old girl faces an attempted murder charge after a 15-year-old girl was doused in a flammable substance and set on fire at a Saskatoon high school Thursday.
Victim of Vancouver stranger attacks had surgery to reattach severed hand: police
The surviving victim of a pair of stranger attacks in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday has undergone surgery to reattach his hand after it was severed in the assault, according to police.