NJ cops: Unlicensed Instagram dentist accused of sexual assault

FAIRFIELD (Essex) — An unlicensed dentist who attracted a patient online is accused of sexually assaulting a patient after performing a dental procedure, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

Police on Monday responded to an office building in Fairfield, where a woman said she had been sexually assaulted by a man later identified as 31-year-old Jonathan Colombo.

The Orange resident was advertising on social media that he could provide dental veneers at a discounted rate, officials said. Colombo was marketing himself on Instagram under the handles "newyoudental" and "newyousmiles," which can no longer be found on the platform.

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According to police, Colombo and the victim chatted over social media and agreed to a price, and she made an appointment at his office.

Colombo was arrested on Tuesday. As of now, the only charge against Colombo is for practicing dentistry without a license. Police are still investigating.

Anyone with information related to this case, or with similar allegations against the defendant, is being asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC.

New Jersey 101.5 did not know Friday whether Colombo had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

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