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23-year-old Digby man charged with sexual abuse of youth: NS RCMP

Police say a 23-year-old man is facing charges after sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Digby, NS

On Monday, the RCMP received a complaint about a sexual assault that allegedly occurred in an apartment a few days earlier.

Investigators arrested Nathaniel “Nate” Lewis of Digby on Monday around 7:15 p.m.

The RCMP said officers also executed a search warrant at a location in Digby to collect evidence related to the case.

Lewis was charged with sexual assault and sexual harassment.

He appeared in Digby Provincial Court on Tuesday and was released on conditions pending his next court appearance.

To protect the teenager’s privacy, the police do not want to release any further details.

They also believe there may be more victims in the Digby area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-245-2579 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).


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