Chesapeake teacher arrested for possession of sexual abuse of children – AOL

Dear families,

I would like to inform you that Chesapik public schools are aware of the recent arrest of one of our teachers. This employee has been placed on administrative leave while the issue is under investigation.

Based on the information we currently have, there are no indications that these allegations have included students or have been held on school grounds. The safety and well -being of our students remain our primary priority and we work closely with law enforcement during their investigation. Due to the ongoing nature of the situation, there are limited details that we can share at this point and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate this sensitive question.

John Cavano
Chief
Deep Creek High School

There is some discussion in the media about an employee at Deep Creek Secondary School, who has been arrested for possession of child pornography. I want to provide some clarification on the recent evening line to ensure you have accurate information. In the afternoon on October 1, 2024, the Chesapik public schools (CPS) were notified of the allegations and arrest as a result of the execution of a search order this morning. After receiving this information, the teacher was immediately released on administrative leave. As of October 1, 2024, the notice is the first time the law enforcement agencies communicated with the school system on this issue. As part of our students’ safety commitment, all CPS employees go into a comprehensive assessment before employment. This includes fingerprints through the Virginia State Police and the Federal Investigation Bureau (FBI), as well as the Central Register of the Virginia Social Services Division for the staff of the school. This issue is part of a continuing police investigation and CPS is fully cooperating with law enforcement. Although we understand that this news is disturbing, please be sure that the safety and well -being of our students are our main priorities. We appreciate your understanding and constant support.

Dr. Jared A. Cotton