Sheriff’s Office Arrests School Staff Member in Skykomish Sexual Assault Investigation

Detectives continue to investigate the case, which remains open and active. The findings will be presented to the King County Prosecutor’s Office for review. Investigators said they are not aware of any additional victims at this time but are asking anyone with relevant information to come forward.

No additional details were released. Authorities said further information or inquiries should be directed to the King County Prosecutor’s Office after the weekend. The arrest comes as schools face increasing scrutiny over how they handle allegations of abuse and misconduct by staff members who work directly with children.

The small Skykomish school serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade in the rural community east of Seattle. The sheriff’s office has not disclosed what role the arrested staff member held at the school or whether the school took any administrative action before the arrest.