Former P.E.I. substitute teacher faces new charge of making child pornography, police say
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A former substitute teacher from Cornwall, P.E.I., has been arrested for a third time and now faces an additional charge of making child pornography.
In a news release, P.E.I. RCMP said they arrested Matthew Alan Craswell, 39, on Nov. 15.
Police said the latest charge stems from a historical incident that is not connected to the accused's previous employment as a substitute teacher.
RCMP are releasing no other details about the charge out of respect for the victim's privacy.
Craswell was initially arrested Aug. 8 on child pornography charges, but was released from custody after appearing in court.
A few days later, acting on new information about an incident in April 2024 while Craswell was working as a substitute teacher, police arrested him again and other charges were laid.
In addition to the new charge of making child pornography, he also faces counts including:
Police said Craswell is in custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court Monday.
The P.E.I. Public Schools Branch previously told CBC News that Craswell would not be considered for future employment while the investigation and court proceedings are underway.
"This individual was a certified substitute teacher who worked occasionally when called upon to fill in for other teachers," a spokesperson for the board said in an Aug. 13 email.
"As a certified substitute teacher, he was eligible to teach all grade levels."
The accused would have been required to pass a vulnerable sector check every two years, the agency said.
"PSB staff have been in contact with RCMP and will assist with their investigation as appropriate," the statement said.
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