WARREN, Mich. – A hall monitor is accused of sexual misconduct with a 14-year-old girl on the property of a high school in Warren.
Officials said while Jaren Johnson, 22, of Warren, was a hall monitor at Lincoln High School, he engaged in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl on school property.
He’s charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of accosting a minor, two counts of distributing sexually explicit material, and one count of using a computer to send explicit material.
If convicted, Johnson faces a maximum penalty of life in prison for the first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges.
He was arraigned in Macomb County and given a $500,000 bond, cash/surety. He must wear a GPS tether and avoid contact with anyone under 18 years old, if released.
“Children should be safe in school and on school property,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said. “These are very serious charges that will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law to protect our children and keep them from being harmed.”
Here’s a statement from the school:
At Van Dyke Public Schools, the safety and security of our students is of the utmost importance. When allegations of misconduct against employees are made, the District takes great care in reviewing and responding appropriately; including the involving of police when necessary.
VDPS is aware of allegations and charges against former employee Jaren Johnson. Mr. Johnson was terminated by VDPS after allegations were made relative to his conduct and an investigation was conducted. The School District also contacted the Warren Police Department relative to those allegations and has been in contact with them to provide information and cooperation throughout the investigation.
VDPS cares deeply for our students and their families. We are thankful for the help and support of the police and prosecutors in this matter, and we will continue our cooperation with them to ensure a just result on behalf of our students.
Van Dyke Public Schools Superintendent Piper L. Bognar