A 51-year-old man from St. Bernard’s, Newfoundland, will be appearing in Fort Vermilion Provincial Court on December 5, 2017.
Newfoundland school principal George Sheppard is facing several sex-related charges dating back more than 20 years in Fort Vermilion. (Photo/CBC Edmonton)
George Sheppard is charged with Two Counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Young Person, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Sexual Interference and Sexual Assault.
RCMP say the charges come after some complaints were made of offences alleged to have occurred between 1994 and 1996.
A news report states that he was a teacher at Fort Vermilion School Division at the time.
The report adds that Sheppard is now on paid leave from his position as Principal of Fortune Bay Academy within St. Bernard’s.
Mounties will be providing no further information, both because the matter is now before the courts, and to protect the identity of the victim.
Anyone with any further information regarding this incident is asked to call Fort Vermilion RCMP at 780-927-3258, or your local police detachment.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com.
– Posted by BET
