WARNING: This article contains details of sexual assault.
A former teacher from St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School in North Vancouver has been arrested for allegations of sexual assault against a student.
The RCMP say that Anthony Vesco was formally charged with Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Assault under the Criminal Code on May 2nd. He was arrested on June 6th by police in Windsor, Ontario after a Canada wide warrant was issued for his arrest.
Vesco is accused of sexually assaulting a student while he was s a teacher at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School from 2017 to 2019.
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“Our priorities right now are to speak with those who have not yet come forward, to gather all available evidence, and to support the victim as we undergo this process,” said Cst. Mansoor Sahak spokesperson for the North Vancouver RCMP.
“We know that this will be upsetting news for members of the community” said Cst. Sahak. “For some, hearing about this may reignite memories of past trauma. If you are a victim of sexual assault, please, reach out for support. We want you to know that we are here, we will listen to you, and we will support you.”
Police say they are aware of some individuals who may have been impacted or had knowledge of the incident. Investigators are asking these people to please come forward.
North Vancouver RCMP’s Crisis Intervention Unit provides support to victims and witnesses of crime and other significant traumatic events, and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 604-969-7540.
Anyone with information is being asking to contact police by calling 604-985-1311 and quote file #22-1350.
North Vancouver RCMP’s Crisis Intervention Unit provides support to victims and witnesses of crime and other significant traumatic events, and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 604-969-7540.