OPP have laid more sex-related charges against a Pert, Ont. high school teacher.
The first charges against 43-year-old Jeffrey Peters were laid on Nov. 7 — two counts each of sexual assault and sexual exploitation in relation to two victims.
On Nov. 26, Peters was charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation charges in relation to a third victim.
On Wednesday, police laid two more charges against him, sexual assault and sexual exploitation, after a fourth victim came forward to report alleged incidents between 2018 and this year.
There are now eight charges against Peters relating to alleged incidents involving minors dating back to 2013.
The teacher, who works for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, was put on leave following the announcement of his initial charges as a precaution, according to the board.
OPP are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone who might have information about the case to contact Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of a sexual assault, click here to find help resources in Kingston.
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