A 55-year-old Douglas County High School social studies teacher was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of sexual assault on a child by someone in a position of trust.
James Thomure, a Centennial resident, is in custody at the Douglas County Detention Facility on $20,000 bail, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
Sheriff’s officials did not provide details of the allegations against Thomure.
Douglas County High School Principal Tony Kappas informed parents and guardians of Thomure’s arrest in an email Thursday, according to the school district.
Thomure began working in Douglas County School District in 1999 and is on administrative leave “pending investigation,” Kappas wrote.
“I know it is concerning to receive news of this nature,” Kappas wrote. “Please know the safety and well-being of every student is of primary importance to Douglas County High School and the Douglas County School District.”
Anyone with information about the case or who believes they or someone they know may be a victim can contact Detective Sara Clay at sclay@dcsheriff.net.
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Originally Published: June 20, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.
