William Soto has been charged.
A patient care assistant who worked at Trillium Health Partners (THP) has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a vulnerable elderly female patient.
Peel Regional Police officers of a Special Victims Unit have arrested a part-time employee of the huge hospital that is made up of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre.
Police allege the sexual assault against the vulnerable elderly woman occurred in early November 2022.
Trillium Health Partners
“The victim did not suffer any physical injuries as a result of the incident,” Peel police said in a release.
Officers did not disclose how old the woman was but said the incident occurred at the THP’s Mississauga location.
William Soto, 32, of Toronto, has been charged with sexual assault. He was slated to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on November 13.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and encourage anyone with information to contact investigators Special Victims Unit at 905-453-2121, extension 3460.
Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.