Invermere teacher charged following investigation of inappropriate communication with a student
Columbia Valley RCMP say a teacher at Invermere’s David Thompson Secondary School is facing charges stemming from an investigation into inappropriate communication with a student.
Based on the information police were able to review, the matter was forwarded to the BC Prosecution Service and approved charges against Jason Walker for three offences.
The charges include sexual exploitation, making sexually explicit material available to a child, and luring a child.
Police say the offenses took place over social media, and investigators believe it may be possible other individuals are aware of the offenses, anybody with more information is asked to contact police.
Walker was arrested and placed on a number of conditions and is due in Columbia Valley Provincial Court on March 4.
Pattison Media has contacted the Rocky Mountain School District, but nobody was available for comment at the time of publication.
See more information from Columbia Valley RCMP below:
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.
– Article includes statement from Columbia Valley RCMP, photo from Google Street View
