A former London, Ontario teacher who recently pleaded guilty to sex offenses involving a minor has been arrested in Sudbury as she served her sentence last week.
Dustin Epp, 48, previously taught physics and computer science at Oakridge Secondary School in west London.
In the fall, he pleaded guilty to voyeurism, sexual interference, possessing child pornography, and producing child pornography. These allegations were leveled against him about three years ago.
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Ape was originally scheduled to be sentenced for his crimes last Tuesday. His absence at the hearing was confirmed to Global News by Rob Tallach, partner at Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers, who is representing the victim in a separate civil lawsuit.
Epp’s absence prompted an appeal from the public to the London Police Service (LPS) as well as a bench warrant for his arrest, as officers were searching for the former teacher.
In information received from the LPS on Tuesday afternoon, police said the app was located in Sudbury and was safe.
“He was arrested in connection with an outstanding warrant and will be returned to London,” police said.
The London Free Press reports EPP is due to make another court appearance on Friday.
— With files from Amy Simon of Global
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