By Parker Gordon | Fox31
DENVER (KDVR) — A former Poudre School District counselor has been arrested after allegedly having an “inappropriate relationship with a student for several years”, said the city of Fort Collins.
On Tuesday, the city of Fort Collins said in a press release that Cassandra Poncelow, 40, has been arrested on multiple charges, including sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, following an investigation into Poncelow’s employment at the school district.
The city of Fort Collins said that a report was made to Fort Collins Police Services in July that a former counselor at the school district had an inappropriate relationship with a student while employed.
Detectives, following the report, initiated an investigation into Poncelow, who was an employee with the school district between 2007 and 2024.
The investigation revealed that Poncelow allegedly had an “inappropriate relationship” with a student, who was a juvenile at that time, and for several years, “sexually assaulted the student on multiple occasions off campus,” said the city.
“We are actively working to support the victim and ensure accountability, knowing that cases like this deeply affect, not only those directly involved, but the entire community. Our priority remains centered on the victim’s well-being and the thoroughness of this investigation. I am appreciative of the diligent efforts by our Crimes Against Persons detectives in this case,” said Lieutenant Sara Lynd, who oversees the FCPS Crimes Against Persons Unit.
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