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55-year-old man charged in connection with sexual offences, RCMP seeking additional victims
October 3, 2025
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Oromocto, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP
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A 55-year-old man from Lincoln, N.B., has been charged following an investigation into sexual offences in Oromocto, N.B.
On June 16, 2025, members of the Oromocto RCMP detachment began an investigation following a report that a 55-year-old man from Lincoln, N.B., had conducted himself in an inappropriate manner with underage persons.
On July 15, 2025, police arrested a 55-year-old man in connection with the investigation. He was later released on conditions, including not to be in any private dwelling alone with a person under the age of 18 unless accompanied by an adult.
On September 29, 2025, the following charges were laid against John Higgins by the Crown in Fredericton Provincial Court:
- Invitation to sexual touching
- Indecent exposure
- Sexual exploitation of a young person
- Providing liquor to a person under the age of 19
He was released and must continue to adhere to several conditions. He will return to court on November 26.
Throughout the course of the investigation, police have determined that there may be other victims.
John Higgins was employed as a civilian instructor for the 333 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron and also supported the 334 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadrons. He worked in Oromocto until May 2025, when his employment was terminated as a result of this investigation.
"This is still an active investigation, and we are working diligently to understand if there were other victims," says Cpl. Scott Morrison with the New Brunswick RCMP. " Sexual assault is a serious crime, and the New Brunswick RCMP investigates every complaint thoroughly, with the utmost professionalism and care. A complaint for sexual offences can be made at any time, no matter how far back the incident happened.”
If you are a victim, or have any information related to similar crimes, please contact your local police. If you have information that may assist an investigation and would like to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
Cpl. Scott Morrison
Oromocto Detachment
West District RCMP
506-357-4300
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca