Thijs Gordon Vogelzang, a Crossfield resident and former educational assistant who was arrested in late May on child pornography charges after a six-month-long investigation, will go to trial in June 2025 in Calgary.
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Vogelzang had been charged with Sexual Interference, Possession of Child Pornography, and Making Child Pornography following an investigation by Airdrie Rural RCMP and the Airdrie RCMP Specialized Investigation Unit.
Following his arrest on May 29, Rocky View Schools (RVS) stated that Vogelzang, then 43, had worked as a learning assistant at W.H. Croxford High School during the 2022/23 school year and was employed at W.G. Murdoch High School in Crossfield at the time of his arrest.
"The safety and wellbeing of our students is at the centre of everything we do. Our focus during this challenging situation is ensuring our students have our caring support. School-based and divisional supports will be available for students at W.G. Murdoch High School and W.H. Croxford High School for as long as they need them," RVS stated in May.
RVS also previously confirmed that Vogelzang's employment had been terminated.
"We cannot provide further information as the matter is subject to an ongoing criminal investigation."
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