The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid a charge of sexual assault against a doctor practicing out of an Oakville clinic.

The accused was working at “Bristol Family Physicians” located on Bristol Circle in Oakville at the time of the offence.  Police were contacted after an adult female was sexually assaulted during a visit to the clinic.

On Tuesday October 8, 2024, Dr. Clarence Clottey (64) of Oakville was arrested and charged with 1 count of Sexual Assault.

Clottey released pending a court appearance in Milton.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and a photo of the accused has been attached to this media release.

Anyone with information, or anyone who has been victimized by the accused is asked to contact the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 8970.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated.  A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.

There is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault.  This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, you can still report it to police for investigation.

Victims of violence and/or sexual assault can contact the Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit at 905-825-4777 for support.

Additional information can be found in our Sexual Assault Information Guide.

A valuable resource for information is also available on the Survivors Voices website.

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

 

Accused Photo