Saanich police say a 36-year-old teacher in the Greater Victoria School District has been charged with multiple offences following investigations into allegations of sexual interactions with students.
According to a statement released by the Saanich Police Department on Tuesday, the department’s Special Investigations Section (SIS) launched an investigation in early 2024 after receiving information about a female teacher allegedly involved in sexual interactions with students and identifying a victim.
Police say that during the course of that investigation, additional alleged victims were identified, prompting a second investigation.
On Feb. 15, 2024, SIS officers arrested Marnie Burnham, who also taught under the name Marnie Forin. She has since been charged with three counts of sexual exploitation and two counts of telecommunication to lure a child under 18.
Police say Burnham has been released pending trial, with several conditions. Those include no contact with the alleged victims, no presence on school property, and no contact with anyone under the age of 18.
Investigators believe there may be more individuals who have not yet come forward. They are asking anyone who had contact with Burnham before December 2024, was under the age of 18, and believes that contact was of a sexual nature, to email specialinvestigations@saanichpolice.ca.
“We want to thank those who have come forward for their bravery,” the statement reads.
Police say support services are available through Greater Victoria Police Victim Services and the Men’s Therapy Centre.
None of the charges against Burnham have been proven in court.
