Sarnia teacher charged with sexual offences

Sarnia, Ont. police execute a search warrant an Errol Road residence on Feb. 20, 2026 as part of a sexual assault investigation. (Source: Sarnia Police Service)

Sarnia police are appealing to the public for additional victims to come forward after a teacher was charged with multiple sexual offences, including sexual assault, late last week.

According to a news release from the Sarnia Police Service, investigators from the Major Case Action Team (MCAT) recently obtained evidence that a teacher had engaged in criminal conduct involving multiple students in 2023 and 2024 while he was a teacher at Ecole Secondaire Catholique St. Francois Xavier in Sarnia.

Police say the allegations include incidents of sexual abuse involving students.

On Feb. 20, officers from MCAT, the Criminal Investigations Division, and the Forensic Identification Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Errol Road in Sarnia.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin Partington, 33, of Sarnia, was arrested and charged with the following offences for his alleged involvement:

• Sexual assault – four counts
• Sexual exploitation – four counts
• Making child pornography
• Break and enter with intent

Following his bail hearing, the accused was remanded into custody.

Sarnia police say they have notified the school board of which the accused is employed by, but add he is currently suspended from his duties.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims or witnesses who have not yet come forward. Anyone with information or anyone who believes they may have been affected is encouraged to contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).