The North Bay Police Service arrested a 68-year-old man for sexual assault in connection to an alleged incident at a nail salon in North Bay.
In January 2025, the victim in this incident attended Elegant Pro-Nails on McKeown Avenue, North Bay, as a customer.
Police say during a cosmetic procedure "the accused bit and kissed the victim’s body in an uninvited, unwanted manner."
The victim left the location and reported the incident to police.
The accused in this incident is Van Hoang Le, male, age 68, of North Bay, who is charged with:
- One count of sexual assault
The accused was arrested on January 14, 2025, and was released on an undertaking. He is scheduled to appear before the court on February 18, 2025
The allegation has not been tested in court, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The North Bay Police Service has reason to believe that the accused may have victimized others in similar incidents over the past several years.
The Police Service encourages all victims and anyone with information about similar incidents, regardless of how recently they occurred, to contact the North Bay Police Service at 705-497-5555 and ask to speak with Constable Michelle Saliba. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Near North Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, support is available. You can contact:
- Victim Service Nipissing District by phone at 705-472-2649
- Amelia Rising through their 24/7 Crisis Line at 705-476-3355
- Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing by phone at 705-472-6515
You can also dial 2-1-1 on your phone to be connected to Ontario 211, which can help you navigate all social service agencies available in our community and find the help you need.
