A teacher from Duclos School in Bonnyville, Alberta, has been charged with sexual offences following allegations of inappropriate contact with a student. The Bonnyville RCMP arrested Janelle Arnold, 35, after receiving a report from concerned parents on September 5, 2024.The parents informed officers that Arnold allegedly sexually assaulted a student at the end of August and paid the student money in an attempt to keep the incident from being disclosed. Following an investigation, Arnold was arrested on September 6.Arnold has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. She was released on a release order with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on October 1, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville.The RCMP confirmed that the victim is not a current student of Duclos School or Arnold. Authorities are encouraging anyone with further information or who may be a survivor to come forward and contact Bonnyville RCMP at 780-343-7200.
A teacher from Duclos School in Bonnyville, Alberta, has been charged with sexual offences following allegations of inappropriate contact with a student. The Bonnyville RCMP arrested Janelle Arnold, 35, after receiving a report from concerned parents on September 5, 2024.The parents informed officers that Arnold allegedly sexually assaulted a student at the end of August and paid the student money in an attempt to keep the incident from being disclosed. Following an investigation, Arnold was arrested on September 6.Arnold has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. She was released on a release order with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on October 1, at the Alberta Court of Justice in Bonnyville.The RCMP confirmed that the victim is not a current student of Duclos School or Arnold. Authorities are encouraging anyone with further information or who may be a survivor to come forward and contact Bonnyville RCMP at 780-343-7200.
