Retired RCMP officer to appear in Cape Breton court on sex charges

Published Oct 15, 2025Last updated 2 hours ago1 minute readCONTRIBUTEDArticle contentA retired RCMP officer is expected to appear in a Cape Breton court on sexual assault charges.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 contentDarrell W. Johnson was charged with three counts of sexual assault Wednesday following an investigation by the Serious Incident Response Team.Article contentArticle contentJohnson, served with the RCMP in Nova Scotia beginning in 2002 and retired in November 2023 as a sergeant.Article contentAssistant commissioner Dennis Daley, commanding officer with the Nova Scotia RCMP, said the charges relate to incidents that allegedly occurred during and after Johnson’s service with the RCMP and involve a woman known to him.Article content“These charges are deeply troubling and understandably distressing to the communities we serve. The RCMP remains steadfast in its commitment to integrity and accountability. We take all allegations of misconduct seriously, and our members are expected to uphold — and surpass — the high standards rightly demanded by Canadians,” Daley said in a media release.Article contentJohnson is scheduled to appear in Port Hawkesbury provincial court on Nov. 13 at 9:30 a.m.Article contentArticle content