The principal of D'Evelyn Junior Senior High School, Tony Edwards, was arrested by Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies for third-degree misdemeanor assault on the evening of Nov. 9.
"Mr. Edwards has been arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on a matter unrelated to his duties as a Jeffco Schools' employee," wrote Dan Cohan, Jeffco's Achievement Director in an email to families with students enrolled in the school. "While this matter does not relate to school operations, we will cooperate with law enforcement and have placed Mr. Edwards on administrative leave pending the outcome of our own inquiry."
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department said the situation involved domestic violence. Edwards, 36, pleaded not guilty in a Nov. 10 court appearance. He was released on a $1,000 bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 2.
"If it had not been domestic violence-related, he would've just been issued a summons," said Mark Techmeyer, director of public affairs with the sheriff's department. "However, since it was related to domestic violence, he did have to be arrested."
Edwards had been principal for four years, and assistant principal for three, according to Diana Wilson, chief communications officer with the district. The school has three assistant principals - John Griffin, Beverly Haynie, and Jerry McWhorter - but there has been no interim principal selected.
"We're investigating to see if he violated any of our district policies," she added.
In Cohan's email, he said it is important to honor Edwards' privacy during the investigation.
"Please be assured we will do whatever we can at D'Evelyn to help our students and staff process this information, and supports for students will be available as necessary," he wrote. "We want your students to feel supported during this time."
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/DEvelyn-principal-arrested-for-misdemeanor-assault,239267
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