BI educator accused of sexual abuse released from jail
June 16th, 2009 by tristan baurickThe 62-year-old Bainbridge High School classroom aid suspected of sexual misconduct with one of his students was released from the Kitsap County Jail on Monday night.
The suspect was arrested Friday after a witness and security camera footage indicated he had inappropriately touched a 17-year-old developmentally disabled girl at the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center’s swimming pool and hot tub.
Bainbridge police had initially set bail at $500,000 because the suspect was considered likely to flee authorities.The suspect tried to run away from police when they attempted to contact him at his Ferncliff Avenue home Friday evening. The suspect refused to speak with investigators and was arrested on suspicion of felony indecent liberties.
A judge reduced bail on Monday to $15,000. The suspect posted bail and was released at 8:58 p.m.
The Kitsap County Prosecutor’s Office has not yet decided upon any formal charges.
It is the Kitsap Sun’s policy to not release suspect names until formally charged.
Bainbridge police are continuing their investigation and are seeking additional information about other possible incidents involving the suspect.
The suspect has worked in classrooms with developmentally disabled students for at least six years, according to Bainbridge School District officials. Investigators also learned the suspect is a caregiver for mentally challenged females who live in his home.
Bainbridge police can be reached at (206) 842-5211.
Tags: Bainbridge Island School District, Bainbridge police, sexual misconduct
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