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Calgary Police Service (CPS) have charged a teacher who is believed to be responsible for the sexual assault of a teenage girl over 20 years ago.
According to a news release by CPS, “In 2023, the victim, who is now adult, came forward to police to report multiple instances of sexual assault that occurred between 2000 and 2003, when her teacher at the time began an inappropriate relationship with her.”
Police believes the sexual assaults started when the victim was 14 years old while attending École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys, and continued for several years. “It is believed the teacher used his position of trust to befriend the victim and develop an ongoing sexual relationship with her. Several of the assaults are believed to have taken place in his vehicle and at his residence.”
Police have charged Mario Joseph Denis Arsenault, 54, of Levis, Que., with two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual assault. He will next appear in court on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Staff Sergeant Tom Hanson of the Calgary Police Service Sexual Assault Investigations Unit said, “It takes immense courage for victims of sexual assault to come forward to police, especially when they experience exploitation by someone whom they trust. Young people cannot give free and informed consent for any sexual activity with a person in a position of trust and authority over them, regardless of whether they say they agree to it or not.”
Police is asking anyone with information about this incident, or similar incidents to call 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously on Crime Stoppers.
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