Crime & Safety

Pediatrician With Practices In RI, MA Accused Of Molesting A Child

David Healey, 51, a licensed doctor who practices in North Providence and Worcester, molested a child, Barrington police say.

David Healey, 51, of Barrington, was charged with first-degree child molestation.
David Healey, 51, of Barrington, was charged with first-degree child molestation. (Barrington police)

BARRINGTON, RI — A pediatrician from Rhode Island was arrested Friday after Barrington police said he molested a child.

David Healey, 51, of Barrington, was charged with first-degree child molestation.

Police said the investigation in Healey began Jan. 25 and involved a juvenile. No further details about the incident were provided.

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Barrington police said Healey is a licensed doctor in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is listed as a pediatrician at practices in North Providence and Worcester, Massachusetts.

Healey was ordered held without bail and is scheduled to return to court March 25. He was also ordered to have no contact with the victim or any other children.

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