Ottawa Catholic school teacher charged with sexual assault of student
Nancy Lescarbeau, 52, arrested Wednesday; police concerned there may be additional victims. Anyone with information should contact Ottawa Police.
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Nancy Lescarbeau, a 52-year-old teacher with the Ottawa Catholic School Board, was arrested Wednesday by the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit.
Lescarbeau has been charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, invitation to exposure, forcible confinement, intimidation by threats of violence, assault with a weapon, and assault. Police say the alleged incidents occurred between 2021 and 2022 and involved a student.
The investigation is ongoing. Police said they are concerned there may be other student victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit, or email SACA@ottawapolice.ca. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
Lescarbeau's current employment status with the Ottawa Catholic School Board has not been stated. The specific nature of the alleged incidents and whether charges involve a single victim or multiple victims remain unclear.
What is Lescarbeau's employment status with the Ottawa Catholic School Board?
Are there additional victims beyond the one named in the charges?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
Who was arrested and what are they charged with?
Nancy Lescarbeau, a 52-year-old teacher with the Ottawa Catholic School Board, was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, invitation to exposure, forcible confinement, intimidation by threats of violence, assault with a weapon, and assault.
When did the alleged incidents occur?
The alleged incidents involving a student occurred between 2021 and 2022.
Why are police asking for more information?
Ottawa Police are concerned there may be additional student victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit or Crime Stoppers.
