In late June 2021, the Manitou Springs Police Department began investigating a report of unlawful sexual assault on a child in the 2015-2016 school year by someone then teaching at Manitou Springs High School.
The investigation led to the arrest of the former teacher, Timothy Hilt, 35, on Friday, Nov. 26. He faces one count of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, a felony.
He has since been released on bond and is scheduled to appear in El Paso County Court on Dec. 6.
Hilt resigned from the Manitou Springs School District in 2016.
“We understand that this information may create many questions and concerns for the Manitou Springs community. In order to hold this investigation to a high standard, and to protect the identity and rights of any victim(s) involved, we will not be releasing further information regarding this arrest,” the MSPD said in a press release.
Anyone with information on this case may contact the Manitou Springs Police Department at 685-5407.