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Trenton rec director charged with voyeurism

SaltWire Network | Posted: July 17, 2018, 4:29 p.m. | Updated: July 18, 2018, 7:28 a.m. | 1 Min Read
Martin Bates is shown in this 2014 photo when some of the work began for the TreeGo park.
Martin Bates is shown in this 2014 photo. - file photo

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PICTOU – The Town of Trenton’s recreation director has been charged with voyeurism.

Martin Gregory Bates, 64, was charged with trespassing and voyeurism in relation to an alleged incident on May 12, 2018 in Stellarton. Court documents state the charges involve prowling at night near a dwelling house as well as observing someone who had a reasonable expectation of privacy.

The charges were laid by Stellarton Police Service and Bates is scheduled to be in Pictou Provincial court on July 23 for his first appearance.

Bates worked for the Town of Trenton as its recreation director and parks manager. Trenton CAO Brian White confirmed Bates is currently on a leave of absence from his job.

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