A Crossfield teacher has been charged with 16 sexual offences following an investigation by Airdrie Rural RCMP that identified eight alleged victims.Rodney Reisner, 47, of Airdrie, was arrested Wednesday and charged with eight counts of sexual assault and eight counts of sexual exploitation. Police say the alleged incidents occurred while Reisner was a teacher at W.G. Murdoch School in Crossfield, Alta.Reisner is currently in custody awaiting a Judicial Interim Release Hearing..Rocky View Schools confirmed that Reisner has not been teaching at any of its schools since late 2023 and has been “unassigned.”“Rodney is an exceptional senior mathematics teacher who is always eager to increase his knowledge and skill to bring new learning and ideas into the classroom. His dedication to learning and sports at W.G. Murdoch continues to lead to great results for his students and our community," wrote principal Derek Keenan in 2023 in a Rocky View Schools Board of Trustees’ Recognition of Staff Academic Achievement.RCMP say the investigation is ongoing and believe there may be additional victims.Anyone with information is asked to contact Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200, or their local police. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com, or through the P3 Tips app.
