A teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board is being accused of sexual assault.
An investigation conducted by the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s youth protection unit along with Family and Children Services of the Waterloo Region began on Feb. 2.
They received a report of youths being sexually assaulted by a man who investigators say was a teacher at a senior public school in the Forest Hills area of Kitchener, Ont.
The investigation led to the arrest of a 52-year-old man from Wilmot Township.
He is being charged with eight counts of sexual assault and sexual interference and is scheduled to appear in court on April 3.
In an email to Global News, the Waterloo Region District School Board says they are aware of the situation. They say established protocols are being followed which includes assigning the staff member to work from home as soon as the complaint was made and working with Family and Children Services and Waterloo Regional Police Service to ensure student safety and well-being.
They say they are unable to further discuss the particulars of this situation as it is now before the courts.
The investigation into this case continues and anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Support is available for those who have been victimized:
- The Department of Justice Victim Services Directory includes a list of support services in your area.
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) Available 24/7 or Text CONNECT 686868