Durham Regional Police – Teacher Charged with Historic Sexual Assault
A 43-year-old Oshawa male has been charged with a historical sex assault on a student.
On Thursday, August 19, 2021, investigators from the Special Victims Unit arrested a high school teacher after allegations were made by a former student. The suspect is a teacher at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School located on Harwood Avenue North in Ajax. The alleged assault took place in June 2009.
Diego NAJERA-CORTEZ, age 43, of Ritson Road in Oshawa is charged with Sexual Assault. He was released on an Undertaking.
Investigators want to ensure there are no other victims.
Anyone with new information that could help investigators is asked to contact D/Cst.Firth of the Major Crime – Special Victims Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5316.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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