Southern Alberta school employee charged with child pornography offences

Airdrie Rural RCMP, in partnership with Airdrie RCMP Specialized Investigation Unit, have laid charges in relation to a sexual interference case.

On May 29, 2024, RCMP arrested a male after a complex 6-month long investigation.

A Crossfield resident, identified by Rocky View Schools as an employee, has been charged with:

• Sexual Interference
• Possession of Child Pornography
• Making Child Pornography

The man was remanded into custody and appeared at the Alberta Court of Justice in Airdrie on May 30.

In a letter to parents, Rocky View Schools superintendent Greg Luterbach confirmed the charges were against an employee who worked at two local schools in the division.

"RCMP have the school and the division’s full cooperation in their investigation," the letter read. 

A further statement was released on the RVS School website.

"The safety and wellbeing of our students is at the centre of everything we do," said the statement released on the Rocky View Schools website. "Our focus during this challenging situation is on ensuring our students have our caring support. School-based and divisional supports will be available for students [...] 

"We also recognize the impact this has on all our staff who dedicate themselves every day to improving the lives of our students. Division staff are present at the schools and staff are encouraged to access RVS’ Employee Assistance Program for additional support.  

"RVS takes these charges very seriously and will be working closely with schools to support them through this situation. We will be communicating this information shortly to the two school communities and to all RVS staff. 

"Airdrie RCMP encourages anyone with information related to these charges to contact 780-945-7267."

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*Note: This story has been edited due to a court ordered publication ban imposed after initial publication on May 30.