Dartmouth man charged with sexual assault, extortion, threats
Incidents involving Jason Bernard James allegedly occurred between Dec. 31, 2023, and June 4, 2025
Police have charged a Dartmouth man with sexual assault, extortion and uttering threats.
Jason Bernard James, 51, was charged last month in connection with incidents that allegedly occurred between Dec. 31, 2023, and June 4, 2025.
He was released on conditions not to communicate with the complainant or be within 100 metres of the complainant's home or workplace. The complainant's identity is protected by a publication ban.
Another condition prohibits James from possessing firearms or prohibited or restricted weapons.
Nova Scotia Health has confirmed that James is an employee but would not say whether he is actively working or on paid or unpaid leave. A page on the networking site LinkedIn says James is the director of facilities management and support.
"We are co-operating with the police investigation and will not make further comments," Nova Scotia Health said in a statement to CBC News.
James is scheduled to appear in court later this month.
