School teacher charged with child luring; Police seeking further witnesses
Columbia Valley
2024-02-14 12:32 PST
File # 2024-149
In January of 2024, Columbia Valley RCMP initiated an investigation involving allegations that a teacher at David Thompson Secondary School located in Invermere, BC had engaged in inappropriate communication with a student.
Based on the information reviewed, the matter was forwarded to the BC Prosecution Service.
On February 13th, 2024, the BC Prosecution Service approved a charge against Jason Walker for three offences;
- Section 153(1)(b) – Sexual Exploitation;
- Section 171.1(1)(a) – Making sexually explicit material available to a child; and
- Section 172.1(1)(a) – Luring a child
The offences took place over the Internet, specifically social media. As such, investigators believe it may be possible other individuals are aware of these offences
, says Cpl. James Grandy, BC RCMP spokesperson. Police are encouraging anyone who may have further information to contact the Columbia Valley RCMP.
Walker was arrested and placed on a number of conditions, and is to appear in Columbia Valley Provincial Court on March 4th, 2024.
Released by:
Cpl. James GrandyDistrict Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
Southeast District
Office: 250-460-2398
Email:
james.grandy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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