Linh Ta

lta@dmreg.com

A Guthrie Center dentist was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at his home in rural Stuart, according to court documents.

Justin Hillock, 36, was arrested by the Guthrie County Sheriff's Office on Friday, according to a news release. He is charged with two counts of third-degree sex abuse and two counts of indecent contact with a child, according to the sheriff's office.

Hillock allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl at his home several times in Guthrie County, according to court documents. The alleged incidents occurred between Sept. 2015 and Feb. 2016.

During an interview with service workers, the victim said Hillock sexually touched her several times. The victim also reported Hillock would "slap and grab her butt," according to court documents. She said he would also try to watch her when she changed clothes or showered.

Hillock's arraignment is scheduled for April 17 at 9 a.m.

In October 2009, Hillock was placed on probation from his profession by the Iowa Dental Board. The board received complaints that he made "suggestive, lewd, lascivious or improper remarks or advances to patients," according to board documents.

During this time, documents showed he was a general practice dentist with offices in Guthrie Center and Coon Rapids.

After receiving complaints, further investigation showed that Hillock made "suggestive, lewd, lascivious or improper remarks and/or advances to several coworkers." He also had improper consensual sexual contact with a patient, according to board documents.

A stipulation and consent order by the board required a female staff person was required to chaperone Hillock when he treated female patients.

The order also required Hillock to pay the board a $5,000 civil penalty.

In Sept. 2009, Hillock filed an answer denying all charges against him.

According to his LinkedIn, Hillock practiced at Guthrie Center Family Dentistry and Coon Rapids Family Dentistry.