Police have charged a teacher with aggravated sexual assault and other offences involving three teen girls in southeastern Saskatchewan.
The Estevan Police Service says the man is a teacher at Estevan Comprehensive School, which includes students from Grades 9 through 12.
Police say they began investigating last month after being contacted by the South East Cornerstone Public School Division.
Police say a suspect was arrested on Friday after officers executed several search warrants.
Troy Ruzicka, who is 42, also faces sexual assault, child luring, sexual exploitation, and child pornography charges.
Lynn Little, director of education, says the school division moved quickly and is working with police.
"South East Cornerstone Public School Division is co-operating fully with Estevan Police Service regarding an ongoing criminal investigation involving a teaching staff member," Little said Monday in a release.
"Allegations brought forward were immediately forwarded to Estevan police and all appropriate procedures have been followed."
Ruzicka was being held in custody pending a court appearance in Estevan.
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