Former JeffCo high school staff member faces sex assault, drug charges
On Tuesday night, the Lakewood Police Department took James Michael Chevrier, 38, into custody. Chevrier was formerly employed at Green Mountain High School, Bear Creek High School and other schools in the area in recent years.
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Chevrier is being held in Jefferson County Jail on suspicion of:
Sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust – victim less than 15 and as part of a pattern of abuse
Soliciting for child prostitution
Possession with intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance – Schedule I or II
Two charges of possession with intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance – Schedule I III / IV More Than 4g, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in the Second Degree
Chevrier's arrest comes after Jefferson County Public Schools said it received a Safe2Tell report, where students can anonymously report threats, accusing a Green Mountain High School psychologist of sexually assaulting a female student.
Chevrier was put on administrative leave, and the police were contacted. The department said it launched an investigation after it was made aware of the accusation on May 9. After speaking with potential victims and witnesses, police arrested Chevrier, and the district said Chevrier was terminated on Monday.
Chevrier was a staff member for four to five days a week at Green Mountain High School from 2023-2025 and a staff member one day a week at Bear Creek High School from 2024-2025. He also worked at Evergreen High School from 2022-2023 and at Cherry Creek School District from 2021-2022.
Detectives believe there may be more individuals with information, and anyone with information or people who feel they have been victimized should call the Lakewood Police Tip Line at 303-763-6800.
Superintendent for the Jefferson County Public Schools Tracy Dorland and principals at Bear Creek, Green Mountain and Evergreen released messages to the high school communities stating that Chevrier was immediately put on administrative leave after the report on May 9.
'We take any and all allegations of criminal or inappropriate behavior extremely seriously. Protecting the safety and well-being of Jeffco students is our highest priority. Jeffco's Title IX team is working closely with Lakewood PD to extend all available support and resources within the district to victims and their families,' the community messages said.
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The district said members of Jeffco's crisis response team will be at Bear Creek, Green Mountain and Evergreen throughout the week, and the district encourages parents to speak with their children about boundaries and making sure they understand adults should never ask them to keep a secret.
Several meetings are being held at local schools with the Lakewood Police Department.
Monday, May 19, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Green Mountain High School cafeteria
Tuesday, May 20, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Bear Creek High School cafeteria
Wednesday, May 21, from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Evergreen High School cafeteria
The schools will also follow up after the family meeting for those who can't make it.
'As parents and educators, we take very seriously the privilege and responsibility to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for our staff, students and families. We will continue to work in partnership with Lakewood PD to share information about the alleged crimes to ensure justice for Jeffco students,' the community messages said.
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