Carrollton Police arrested Ernest Ussin Jr., a 46‑year‑old patient care technician at Carrollton Regional Medical Center, on Tuesday on a charge of indecent assault by a health‑care or mental‑health provider, a state jail felony. The arrest follows a report from a patient who said they woke up to Ussin assaulting them while they were in their hospital bed.

According to NBCDFW, the patient identified Ussin as the suspect, prompting detectives to obtain an arrest warrant. After the warrant was issued, Ussin was taken into custody and booked at the Carrollton Jail. Police said he will be transferred to the Denton County Jail to await further proceedings.

Carrollton Police indicated that investigators believe the alleged conduct was limited to the hospital setting and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. However, detectives disclosed that they suspect there may be additional victims. They are urging anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Ussin, or who has information about similar incidents involving him, to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 972‑466‑3293.

The police department released a statement emphasizing the seriousness of the allegation and the importance of community cooperation in identifying any other potential victims. The statement also noted that the department is working closely with hospital officials, though NBCDFW reported that the hospital has not yet responded to requests for comment.

What’s next: Residents who think they may have been affected by the alleged assault are asked to call the Carrollton Police Criminal Investigations Division at the number provided. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities will update the public as more information becomes available.

Sources: nbcdfw.com