New Accusations Against Local Doctor

CHARLOTTE, NC — More allegations against the Charlotte doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients.

CMPD says two more women are now accusing Dr. Mario Hernandez of victimizing them. That brings the number to five.

Hernandez turned himself into the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office Monday. Police say initially, three woman reported sexual assaults during visits to his office in south Charlotte.

We told you about a fourth woman Tuesday night on WCCB News at Ten, who also claimed to be one of Dr. Hernandez’s victims. It’s unclear if she’s filed a police report yet.

CMPD does want to hear from any other patients who say Hernandez sexually assaulted them. You can call 911 or the sex assault unit.