Ex-teacher Michael Thomas, 39, faces charges of sexual assault and interference in Maple Ridge. District, RCMP acted swiftly.
Teacher Facing Criminal Charges
Michael Thomas, 39, a former teacher at Maple Ridge Secondary, has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference with a person under 16. The charges, sworn in July 2025, relate to alleged incidents between September 2023 and May 2025 in Maple Ridge.
Complaint Sparked Investigation
Ridge Meadows RCMP said the case began with a complaint in June 2025. Investigators noted that Thomas held a position of authority, prompting their Investigative Support Team to move quickly through interviews and evidence collection.
School District’s Immediate Response
The Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District confirmed Thomas is no longer employed. District officials said he was removed from classroom duties as soon as they learned of the allegations, in line with the B.C. School Act and district policies.
Student Safety at the Forefront
RCMP confirmed the alleged victim was a student during the time of the offences. The district emphasized that its primary responsibility is to protect student privacy and ensure full cooperation with police.
Other Unrelated Case in District
In August 2025, Pitt Meadows Secondary teacher Lovesh Ramsaha was separately charged with four offences, including child luring and distribution of child pornography. The district stressed the two cases are unrelated but acknowledged the unusual timing of both matters surfacing within weeks of each other.
Court Proceedings Ahead
The B.C. Teacher Regulation Branch placed a restriction on Thomas’s ability to practice in June 2025. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 20, 2025, in Port Coquitlam. He remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Stay connected with Canada’s latest headlines — follow Maple News Wire on Instagram | Facebook | X | LinkedIn.
