Deputies say in addition to teaching at Cedar Crest in Springfield Township, Dean also coached soccer and basketball. At the time of the assaults, Dean was a teacher and soccer and basketball coach at Cedar Crest Academy in Springfield Township. Northville and Wayne-Westland school districts, Threats of violence cancel Kensington deer cull; warrant issued for Royal Oak man, Salem High School junior remembered as 'kind, compassionate' person, They've also filed documents claiming evidence, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 2023 www.hometownlife.com. Dean also performed sex acts with the girl on an airplane when they were returning from an eighth-grade class trip in Orlando, Florida, officials said. More: Threats of violence cancel Kensington deer cull; warrant issued for Royal Oak man, More: Salem High School junior remembered as 'kind, compassionate' person. His coach bio has been removed from the. Judge Joseph Fabrizio of Clarkston's 52-2 District Court set his bond at. Student safety is our first concern. Other locations include at the girl's parent's house, outside her school dance in Springfield Townshipin his parent's van, as well as multiple times in Dean's classroom at Cedar Crest Academy. Prosecutors have said Wayne Memorial and Northville high school students came forward with more examples of Deans inappropriate behavior. You have the luxury of being on bond. More:New Northville Township Supervisor Abbo discusses early-term priority goals, More:Chick-fil-A plans new restaurant at Plymouth, Middlebelt roads in Livonia. Where the old people stay and the high school kids get higher than their ACT scores. We do not have any reason to believe, at this time, that the allegations and charges involve any Northville student. Make sure your tether is charged. 39 . (HTTP response code 503). 11. He was arraigned on three CSC counts Wednesday in the 52-2 District Court in Clarkston. A Northville High School teacher was arrested and put on leave amid "serious allegations. Alleged sexual activity even took place on a flight on a school trip back from Florida. These are merely allegations at this point, Deans attorney Steven Schwartz said. Jason William Dean, who currently works at Northville High School, faced a judge in 52-2 District Court in Clarkston on Wednesday. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports. Officials with the district don't believe any students were assaulted while Dean taught there. Close. If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. Northville math teacher Jason Dean accused of raping a middle schooler. Found the internet! Dean also was a girls soccer coach for the Michigan Hawks. Contact reporter Susan Vela at svela@hometownlife.com or 248-303-8432. I dont care if youre visiting your family. Upon learning of these serious allegations, the teacher was placed on administrative leave, pending our review of the situation and completion of the criminal process. The judge ultimately issued a $500,000 bond, with 10%. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Sexual assault investigation leads to arrest of Northville High School teacher. Sexual. His name has been removed from the Hawks' online coaching roster. ", I applaud this brave victim in coming forward to report this truly atrocious behavior by a teacher, Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a release. 2023 www.hometownlife.com. Dean is a teacher at Northville High School, but has been placed on administrative leave by the district . Afterward, Becker talked to Hometown Life over the phone. He was placed on administrative and unpaid leave and ordered to stay away from school property and events. Investigators said the woman told them in Januaryshe wassexually assaultedon school grounds, at after-school eventsand other locations. He was coaching soccer and basketball for the school when authorities allege he became fixated on a 14-year-old female student. During the arraignment, Davis provided specific locations where the woman said the sexual assaults took place between Dean, then in his late 20s, and the young teen:the child's home in White Lake Township, inside a van parked outside of a Springfield Township dance, in his classroom, at a hotel, on an airplane, and, for months, at the teacher's secret apartment in the Rivers Edge complex in Waterford Township. Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. View the profiles of people named Jason Dean. He was given a $500,000 bond. Jason William Dean, 37, of Livoniapleaded no contest Thursday to five counts of first-degreecriminal sexual conduct in Oakland County Circuit Court. Jason William Dean, 36, was sentenced in Oakland County court today for engaging in a sexual relationship with the teen when he was a teacher at Crest Valley Academy in Clarkston which teaches children K through 8. As far as additional victims, its the same thing: wheres the proof? Dean was arraigned Wednesday and given a $500,000 bond. ". Dean, a former Livonia-based Michigan Hawks soccer coach, wore a tie during Fridays Zoom hearing. Contact reporter Susan Vela at svela@hometownlife.com or 248-303-8432. This dangling out here like this is not good for him and its not good for the victims.. All the kids were like best friends with him. The girl, who is now an adult, was a previous student of Dean's 8th-grade class. Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. More:Downtown Northville streets closing for summer so businesses can expand outside, More:New building planned for downtown Northville pays reverence to former opera house. According to the girl, Dean performed sex acts with her on at least 30 different occasions at that apartment, prosecutors said. I dont care what youre doing. Early this year Northville Township police talked to and heard from several Northville studentsabout their teacherJason William Dean, whohad just been charged with five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct in a casealleging asexual relationship with a student a decade ago. Once he's released, Dean must wear a lifetime tether, comply with sex offender registry requirements, STD testing and can never contact the victim. "I can't speak to anything again because I don't have any evidence. ", Action News spoke to Northville parents off camera, who said the allegations are "appalling.". Other students painted a less rosy picture. WATERFORD TWP, MI -- Additional charges have been brought against Jason Dean, a teacher who is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student a decade ago. "Im hoping that the community as a whole will look at this objectively and and wait until all the facts come to light prior to passing judgement," Schwartz said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WATERFORD, Mich. - Disturbing details are emerging from a sexual assault case involving a Northville teacher who is accused of sexually assaulting a minor in 2010. We do not have any reason to believe, at this time, that the allegations and charges involve any current or former Northville student, Superintendent Mary Gallagher said in the Jan. 29 letter that she shared this week with Hometown Life. Jason Dean facing multiple charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. User account menu. Contact reporter Susan Vela at svela@hometownlife.com or 248-303-8432. Prosecutors in Oakland County. Jason William Dean, 36, of Livonia, is charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct - relationship. The Livonia man had been a teacher at Northville High School and soccer coach. Its over. Dean was arrested Monday because of the CSC investigation and placed on administrative leave by Northville Public Schools. Students described the vibe of Dean and the classroom as seemingly welcoming with a genuine concern for the students. She said in an email response for this story that Dean has been with the district since fall 2015. A prosecutor said Dean is also facing two. ", In a letter to current and former families of their players, Doug Landefeld, executive director of Michigan Hawks, said that they have no reason to believe that the "allegations/charges against the coach involve any Hawks' club player or connection. The charges also require sex offender registry and lifetime electronic monitoring upon conviction, the judge said. He has a home with his wife and two kids," said a prosecutor on Thursday. She said his sexual assaults happened at places that included her home, his classroom, a hotel, and, for months, the teachers secret apartment in the Rivers Edge complex in Waterford Township. The Michigan Wolves-Hawks youth soccer club said in a letter to parents this week that the Northville teacher was a coach affiliated with the group's girls division. Jason Dean was charged in Clarkston, but is now facing additional charges in Waterford where he allegedly had a secret apartment. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. Jason William Dean, 36, of Livonia was arraigned on two such counts Thursday in Waterfords 51st District Court. She didnt want to be recorded and then recanted the unrecorded statements she had made about Dean, the Cobb's offerand discussions with the prosecuting attorney. "Very weird. Jason. All rights reserved. This salary is 34 percent higher than average and 46 percent higher than median salary in Northville Public Schools. His attorney said hes a very decorated teacher and a homeowner, and therefore not a flight risk. Facebook gives people the power to share. Jason Dean, 36, was sentenced Thursday in Oakland County Circuit Court to between nine and 30 years in prison after he entered a no contest plea in April on the charges. A former Northville Public Schools teacher convicted of criminal sexual conduct for having sex with a 14-year-old student in 2010is scheduled to be sentenced May 20, officials said. His bond was set at $500,000 for the Waterford cases, which was the same bond amount for the Clarkston cases. Oakland County. Upon his eventual release he must wear a lifetime tether, comply with sex offender registry requirements, STD testing and no contact with the victim. Jason Dean, accused of sexually assaulting students while a teacher and coach, may have to spenda decade in prison if he chooses to plead guilty tocharges against him. "In keeping with our districts ongoing commitment to communicate with our parents and community members on matters of concern to our families, it is with a heavy heart that I inform you that one of our male high school teachers was arrested this morning, in anticipation of potential criminal charges. The victim was 14 and attended eighth-grade classes at the school. They said there was no reason to believe the allegations and charges involved a Northville student. It's expected he'll be arraigned on two other charges on Thursday. A prosecutor said Dean is also facing two charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct at 51st District Court in Waterford Township. Prosecutors say he had an illicit affair in 2010 with a 14-year-old student while he was teaching and coaching at Cedar Crest Academy, a private K-8 school in Springfield Township. The alleged relationship happened on school grounds, at after-school events and other locations. When he was interviewed by detectives, Dean admitted to performing sex acts with the girl, prosecutors said. We believe there is no threat of safety to our current students and families. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Our teachers are supposed to be trusted mentors, role models, and leaders for our children, and when one violates this trust, they must be held accountable and punished to the fullest extent of the law.. She said the alleged sexual assaults happened on school grounds, at events held after school and other locations. It began on AOL instant messaging, according to authorities. Deputies investigatedand were able to corroborate the accusations. Prosecutors allege that Jason Dean, who taught at Cedar Crest Academy at the time of the accusations, assaulted a14-year-old girl 30 times between July and November in 2010. Follow her on Twitter @susanvela. Join Facebook to connect with Jason Dean and others you may know. Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. 11. Posted by 2 years ago. No contest pleas are notadmissions of guilt, but courts treat them as such during sentencing. His GPS tether had been shut down for five minutes, which was a bond violation. Action News spoke with Dean's attorney, Steven Schwartz, who maintains Dean's innocence. Northville math teacher Jason Dean accused of raping a middle schooler. Follow her on Twitter @susanvela. NORTHVILLE (WWJ) - A metro Detroit teacher and coach has been arraigned on sexual assault charges for the alleged abuse of a student, 10 years ago. The crime carries a penalty of up to life in prison. Mary Kay Gallgher, a superintendent for Northville Public Schools, released this statement on Tuesday to parents. From March to June of 2010, in his Cedar Crest Academy classroom 3-5 times, according to officials. A judge ordered Dean held on a $500,000 bond or 10% cash surety. All rights reserved. A relationship between Dean and a 12-year-old girl began while he was teaching at Cedar Crest Academy, where she was a sixth-grade student, prosecutors said. 2023 FOX Television Stations. Your source for Local information & breaking news across southeast Michigan plus 4Warn Weather providing you with accurate forecasts so you can plan your day. In fact, I dont even know if its going to be a Cobbs, but I will agree to at least do it within the guidelines.. Jason William Dean, 36, of Livonia was arraigned Thursday in 51st District Court in Waterford on two first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's. Dean lives with his wife and children. Each count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum penalty of up to life in prison. Its rejected, Sosnick said, interrupting Beckers remarks about Dean. I have indicated numerous times to the prosecutor that my client does not want to have put the victim through a trial.. Dean is charged with several counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct that allegedly occurred with a student while he was a teacher at Cedar Crest Academy in Springfield Township in 2010.. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and guided by their directives relating to information we may release and any other steps that may be taken to ensure student safety. Dean is currently a teacher at Northville High School and also a coach on the Michigan Hawks, a girls soccer club based in Livonia. According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Northville High School teacher Jason William Dean, 36, of Livonia, was arrested Monday, nearly a decade after the alleged sexual assaults. In the Waterford Township cases, Dean is accused of performing sex acts with the girl once between March and June in 2010 -- at the Quality Inn in Waterford Township, prosecutors said. A search warrant was served at Deans home, and Oakland County Sheriffs Office Computer Crimes officials are investigating his electronic devices. "Were extremely concerned about the defendant being a threat to the community, a threat to children and a threat to others as well as a possible flight risk," concluded Davis, who said there may be additional victims. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Police arrested Dean in January 2020after the victim reported she had a sexual relationship with him. Pre-trial services deemed a personal bond acceptable. Expect More from Local 4 News at 6. He was a coach for the Michigan Hawks youth travel soccer teams, prosecutors said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At this point, other than an eight- or nine-year-old allegation, there isnt anything here to suggest whether or not my client is innocent or guilty. They've also filed documents claiming evidence of grooming techniques experienced byDean's former students at Wayne Memorial and Northville high schools. All rights reserved. Authorities said a former female student of Dean reported to police that she had a sexual relationship with the suspect in 2010 when he was her eighth-grade teacher and she was 14. If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". Davis said the teacher, when questioned by detectives, admitted to having a sexual relationship with his former student. For others, he was a touchy, creepypersonal space intruder who, once arrested, prompted them to share those experiences with police. Astudent alleged the teacher "groped" her butt "a little bit" as well as traced his finger in a cutout opening in the back of her shirt. A former Cedar Crest Academy teacher was arrested in anticipation of potential criminal charges. 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