Article contentRCMP in Lunenburg County have charged a man with sexual offences after a search for a missing youth from Kings County led police to the home in Chester Basin.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentPolice say they believe more potential complainants have stayed at the same house.Article contentArticle contentRCMP in Kings County started an investigation on July 13 after tracking the youth to the home.Article contentDuring the investigation, officers learned that other youths had also spent time with the man, either at his home or on trips away from the area. Lunenburg District RCMP then took over the investigation.Article contentArticle contentOn Wednesday, police went to the Croft Road home with a search warrant and arrested a man inside. They also seized electronic devices.Article contentMatthew Joseph Mercer, 38, has been charged with four counts of sexual assault, four counts of sexual interference and luring a child.Article contentHe appeared in Bridgewater provincial court Thursday and was remanded into custody until his next court appearance Aug. 6.Article contentRCMP said in a release that anyone who believes they may have been victimized while staying in the house is encouraged to contact police.Article contentPolice said there’s no time limit on reporting sexual offences.Article contentIn Nova Scotia, anyone who encounters suspected child sexual abuse or exploitation material must report it.Article content
Lunenburg County man charged with sexual assault after missing Kings County youth investigation leads to home in Chester Basin
