Ottawa police have charged a local teacher with eight offences connected to alleged incidents involving a student, according to a post from Ottawa news account @shottawa.tv on Wednesday.
What police have announced
Police say 52-year-old Nancy Lescarbeau was charged after an investigation into alleged incidents involving a student that took place between 2021 and 2022.
According to the post, the eight charges are:
- Sexual assault
- Sexual interference
- Invitation to sexual touching
- Invitation to exposure
- Forcible confinement
- Intimidation by threats of violence
- Assault with a weapon
- Assault
These are allegations. None of the charges has been tested in court, and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds otherwise.
School board response
The Ottawa Catholic School Board says the teacher was removed from the classroom after police notified the board. The post does not say which school the teacher worked at, and ottown has not been able to confirm further details beyond what was shared in the post.
Police concerned there may be more victims
Police say they are concerned there could be additional student victims. They are asking anyone with information about the case to come forward and contact investigators.
If you or someone you know has information, the Ottawa Police Service is the place to start. Anyone who has experienced sexual violence can also reach out to local support services. In an emergency, call 911.
What happens next
The post does not mention a court date or release conditions. As the case moves through the courts, more information may become available, including whether any publication restrictions apply. Cases involving young complainants often carry limits on what can be reported, so details about the student are not being shared here.
For parents and families across the city, the key point from police is simple: if you have information, even something that seems small, they want to hear from you.
ottown will update this story if police or the school board release further information.
Sources: Instagram post by @shottawa.tv, citing Ottawa police and the Ottawa Catholic School Board.
