Teacher’s aide charged in Polk County with sexual assault of a child

POLK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - A teacher’s aide in the Osceola School District is charged with repeated sexual assault of a child in Polk County Court.

The criminal complaint accuses Trey Jensen, who is 21 years old, of assaulting a boy several times while he was in his care. The child told investigators the assaults happened several times at either the victim’s home or Jensen’s home. He said the assaults started when he was seven or eight years old.

Jensen is listed as a certified aide at the Osceola Intermediate School. Jensen appeared in court by video Tuesday from the Polk County jail where his bond was set at $10,000 cash. His next court appearance in scheduled for August 22.

Interim Superintendent, Becky Styles, issued a statement to parents.

Dear Families,
I am writing to update you on a situation that has impacted the School District of Osceola. We have been informed that a staff member at Osceola Intermediate School has been arrested and accused of sexual assault involving a minor.
Per local law enforcement, the alleged incident did not take place on school property or during school hours. We will continue to fully cooperate with law enforcement as they conduct their investigation. The staff member has been placed on administrative leave and will not be allowed on school grounds moving forward.
Due to the ongoing police investigation, we cannot provide further details at this time. What we can share is that the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. Additionally, anyone with information regarding the investigation is encouraged to call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office 715 485 8300.
Thank you for your attention to this important update. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly at 715 294 4140 x 7510 or stylesr@osceolak12.org.
Sincerely,
Becky Styles
Interim Superintendent

Becky Styles

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