Carrollton Hospital Employee Arrested After Patient Reports Sexual Assault in Hospital Bed; Police Fear More Victims

CARROLLTON, Texas — A 46-year-old patient care technician at Carrollton Regional Medical Center has been arrested after a patient reported waking up to the employee sexually assaulting them in their hospital bed, according to the Carrollton Police Department.

Ernest Ussin Jr., 46, was arrested Tuesday, November 3, 2026, on a charge of indecent assault by a health care or mental health provider, a state jail felony.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone who experienced similar conduct involving Ussin to contact police.

Patient Reports Waking Up to Sexual Assault

Carrollton police responded to Carrollton Regional Medical Center, located at 4343 N. Josey Lane, on Monday, November 2, following a report of a sexual assault involving a hospital employee.

When officers arrived, they spoke with a patient who reported waking up to a patient care technician sexually assaulting them while they were lying in their hospital bed.

The patient identified the employee as Ussin and told investigators the sexual contact occurred without their consent.

Following an investigation, Carrollton police detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging Ussin with one count of indecent assault by a health care or mental health provider.

Detectives located and arrested Ussin the following day.

He was transported to the Carrollton Jail, with plans to transfer him to the Denton County Jail.

Police Investigating Possibility of Additional Victims

The Carrollton Police Department said the investigation remains active and detectives believe other patients may have been victimized.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who believes they may have experienced inappropriate sexual contact involving Ussin, or who has information about similar incidents, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Carrollton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 972-466-3293.

Police said investigators currently believe the reported conduct was limited to the hospital setting and that there is no known ongoing threat to the public.

Sexual Assault Support Resources Available

Individuals who have experienced sexual assault can receive confidential assistance through several North Texas organizations offering 24-hour crisis support.

• The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center: 800-886-7273

• Denton County Friends of the Family: 940-382-7273

• Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center: 972-641-7273

The investigation remains ongoing.