BELMONT, Mass. — A teacher from Belmont Middle School has been charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and child pornography, according to officials.
On Saturday, the Massachusetts State Police Cyber Crime Unit Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Crime Scene Services, and the Belmont Police Department arrested 45-year-old Leon Dyer.
The investigation discovered that he was teacher and worked at a camp in Middleboro, Massachusetts.
“Our primary concern, as always, is the wellbeing and safety of students. We have no information at this time to suggest that this individual engaged in any inappropriate conduct with BPS students, on BPS property, or otherwise in connection with his employment with BPS,” said Jill Geiser, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools.
“We are working with the Belmont and State Police and will share information with the BPS community whenever we are able. We aim to be as transparent as possible throughout this process.”
Geiser said Dyer is not permitted on school property and his school-issued technology accounts have all been suspended.
The individual was properly screened and underwent regular reviews, she said, per their protocol for all BPS employees, including Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) system checks and Statewide Automated Fingerprint Identification System (SAFIS) checks.
“We will remain vigilant, as always, about ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students and transparency with the community,” she said.
Dyer is expected to be arraigned in Cambridge District Court tomorrow.
For parents seeking further resources, you’re encouraged to reach out to the Middlesex Child Advocacy Center.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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