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Teacher charged with luring a child

Kelowna

2023-08-22 07:27 PDT

File # 2023-25918

In May of 2023, Kelowna RCMP initiated an investigation involving allegations that a teacher engaged in inappropriate communication with a student.

Based on the information that was reviewed by the Kelowna Sex Crimes Unit, the teacher was arrested and placed on a number of conditions pending further investigation.

The investigation was forwarded to the BC Prosecution Service and on August 18th, 2023.

The BC Prosecution Service has approved a charge against Jeffrey Allen Jennens, contrary to Section 172.1 of the Criminal Code – Luring a Child.

Jennens is scheduled to appear in Kelowna Provincial Court on August 21st, 2023.

Released by:

Cpl. James Grandy
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
Southeast District
Office: 250-460-2398

Email: james.grandy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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