The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received information concerning a possible sexual assault that occurred at Widefield High School and involved a teacher, 29 year old Lee Edward Riddle.

Over the next several days, the deputy assigned as the School Resource Officer, as well as detectives from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division conducted a thorough investigation which involved a number of interviews.  The investigation revealed Mr. Riddle had inappropriate contact with more than one student.

Investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Mr. Riddle; he was taken into custody today and booked into the Criminal Justice Center and is held on $25,000 bond for:  Sexual Assault on a Child by one in a Position of Trust (Class 3 Felony)

Due to the ages of the victims and nature of the offense, no additional information will be shared.  If anyone has information about this investigation or are aware of additional victims, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 390-5555.