Unlicensed Dentist Accused Of Sex Assault In Fairfield: ECPO

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — A man who was practicing dentistry without a license in Essex County has been accused of sexually assaulting a patient, prosecutors announced Friday.

Fairfield responded to a report of a sexual assault at 363 Rt. 46 on Monday. A woman told officers that she was assaulted by Jonathan Colombo, 31, of Orange, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said.

Prosecutors released the following allegations about the case:

“The victim claimed she saw Mr. Colombo’s social media accounts wherein he advertised that he could provide dental veneers at a discounted rate. Mr. Colombo marketed himself on social media under the Instagram handles ‘newyoudental’ and ‘newyousmiles.’ After communicating with him over social media and agreeing to a price for the veneers, she made an appointment for Oct. 14 at his office in Fairfield.”

After the dental procedure, Colombo sexually assaulted her, the woman said.

Officers from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Fairfield Police Department arrested Colombo on Oct. 15, accusing him of practicing dentistry without a license.

A police investigation continues. Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.

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