PASCO, Wash. –
The Pasco School District released a statement after district employee Jeffrey Whiston was arrested by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday night.
The district says it learned that Whiston was arrested on charges related to illegal conduct with a minor. It says the investigation began Tuesday after the district received a report from a concerned parent.
According to the district’s statement, Whiston was placed on administrative leave Tuesday morning.
You can see the district’s full statement below:
Pasco School District has learned that district employee Jeffrey Whiston was arrested Tuesday night by the Benton County Sherriff’s Office on charges related to illegal conduct with a minor. The investigation began Tuesday after the district received a report from a concerned parent. Mr. Whiston was placed on administrative leave Tuesday morning in accordance with standard district procedure and the report was made to law enforcement.
If true, these allegations represent a breach of our trust and a disappointing departure from our standards for all district employees. The safety of our students is the highest priority of our school and district staff members.
Because this is an open investigation, this is the only information Pasco School District will be providing at this time. Media outlets should direct any further questions to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
