Jefferson County schools employee arrested on charges of sexual assault, child abuse

Maddie Rhodes
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DENVER (KDVR) – On Wednesday, the Arvada Police Department arrested a Jefferson County Schools employee on charges of child sexual assault and child abuse.

Police arrested Justin Martinez, 31, who was employed as a before and after-school provider and sometimes substitute teacher at several Jefferson County Schools.

Martinez worked in Jeffco Public Schools since 2011.

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During that time, he worked at Lawrence Elementary, Stevens Elementary School, Vivian Elementary School, Swanson Elementary, Secrest Elementary, West Woods Elementary and most recently, Red Rocks Elementary.

The district told FOX31 he was placed on administrative leave on April 22 and it is in the process of terminating his employment.

According to Arvada police, Martinez was arrested for the following charges:

  • Sexual assault on a child: position of trust – victim less than 15 and as a part of a pattern of abuse

  • Child abuse

The initial complaint was reported on April 22, 2024. Police said the investigation revealed probable cause for a warrant for arrest.

Martinez is currently in Jefferson County jail awaiting formal charges.

This is an active investigation and the department said it isn’t releasing any further details at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information about this case or suspect to call the Arvada Police Department’s tip line at 720-898-7171.

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