RCMP have charged an Airdrie, Alta., resident with multiple sexual offences under the Criminal Code over incidents alleged to have happened when he was teaching at W.G. Murdoch School in Crossfield.
Rodney Reisner, 47, faces eight counts of sexual assault and eight counts of sexual exploitation.
RCMP say the investigation started when a parent of one of the victims came forward with concerns regarding Reisner’s behaviour, launching an extensive investigation. Through numerous interviews, investigators identified a total of eight victims; however, Airdrie RCMP believe there could be more victims as the investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP, local police or Crime Stoppers.
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“Anyone who was ever a student of Mr. Reisner, if they believe they were a victim, or even witnessed something inappropriate, we would like to speak with them,” said Cpl. Gina Slaney, public information officer with Alberta RCMP.
A statement from Rocky View Schools says Reisner started teaching with the district in 2009, teaching at W.G. Murdoch High School from 2014 until late 2023. RVS says he has been unassigned and not teaching in an RVS school since then.
The statement says “the safety and well-being of our students remain at the heart of everything we do”and that RVS takes “these charges very seriously and will support W.G. Murdoch School through this difficult time.”
RVS says supports will be available to students when classes resume in September and staff impacted are encouraged to use the employee assistance program if needed.
According to RVS, Reisner also taught at George McDougall High School (2012-14), The Edge School (2011-12), G. Murdoch High School (2010-11) and Bert Church High School (2009-10).
Reisner is currently in custody pending a judicial interim release hearing.
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