Investigations Ongoing in St. Helens School Abuse Case

The St. Helens School District in Oregon is facing multiple investigations into allegations of sexual abuse involving its staff. Following the arrests of high school teachers Eric Stearns and Mark Collins for sexual abuse, a middle school teacher has also been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into similar allegations. The Oregon Department of Human Services is scrutinizing the district's superintendent, Scot Stockwell, and high school principal, Katy Wagner, for failing to report child safety concerns, leading to their administrative leave. Community outrage has prompted protests and school closures, as parents and students accuse officials of covering up the abuse. The investigations have expanded to include three more district employees, indicating a potential systemic issue within the school district. Authorities are conducting forensic interviews with victims, and the situation continues to develop as more alleged victims come forward.