Bonnyville RCMP Investigating Teacher for Sexual Assault and Interference
The Bonnyville Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are currently investigating a teacher for allegations of sexual assault and interference with students.
According to a statement released by the Bonnyville RCMP, they received a report on January 5, 2021, regarding a teacher at a local school who had allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior with students. The investigation is ongoing and the teacher has not been publicly identified at this time.
The RCMP is working closely with the school and the school board to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses. They are also urging anyone with information or who may have been a victim of the teacher’s alleged actions to come forward and speak with investigators.
In the statement, the RCMP emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in the community. They are taking these allegations very seriously and are working diligently to gather all the facts in this case.
The school board has also released a statement, expressing their shock and concern over the allegations. They have stated that the teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
This is not the first time that a teacher in Bonnyville has faced allegations of sexual misconduct. In 2019, a former teacher was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference with students. The case is still ongoing.
The RCMP is reminding the public that any form of sexual assault or interference is a serious criminal offense and will not be tolerated. They are urging anyone with information to come forward and speak with investigators.
As the investigation continues, the RCMP is asking for the community’s cooperation and patience. They are committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation to ensure justice is served.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bonnyville RCMP at 780-826-3358 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
