Crime & Safety

Oregon Teacher Accused Of Sexual Relationships With Students

Police said Marcus Jolley, 40, ​was arrested on Feb. 1.

TIGARD, OR -- A former Tigard high school teacher and coach was arrested last week for allegedly having sexual contact with two students. Police said Marcus Jolley, 40, was arrested on Feb. 1 following a months-long investigation that began last summer.

Jolley, who worked at Tigard High School, allegedly had sexual contact with a student beginning in July 2005 throughout the year. A second victim claimed abuse in 2016, police said.

Jolley was indicted on six counts of sex abuse. Jolley was lodged in the Washington County Jail and is awaiting arraignment.

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Tigard investigators urge anyone with information or who may be aware of other possible victimization to contact 503-718-2677 or via email at: tips@tigard-or.gov.

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