Burlington teacher accused of sex assault
Posted August 22, 2012 5:59 pm.
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A former teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a youth, Halton police say.
The accused was employed as a teacher for the Halton District School Board until June.
Carol Shepherd, 48, of Burlington, was arrested and charged Wednesday. The charges relate to incidents that occurred between 2005 and 2010. She is expected to appear in court on Oct. 4.
Police didn’t disclose details of her relationship with the youth or the alleged victim’s age or sex.
They do not believe there are any more victims.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Const. Charlotte Zarowny at 905-465-8979, or an investigator in the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Bureau at 905-465-8970.
