Former substitute teacher arrested on multiple felony charges of sexual assault against minor

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A former 33-year-old substitute teacher at James Madison Charter Academy has been arrested on multiple sexual assault felony charges.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) reports that in early January, they received a report on an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student. Law enforcement identified the suspect as William Boden.

EPSO says an investigation found evidence of an unlawful relationship between Boden and a minor victim.

Boden was employed at James Madison Charter Academy from Oct. 31, 2022, through Jan. 2024, according to EPSO.

KRDO13 asked James Madison Charter Academy about Boden's employment. The academy confirmed the timing of his employment, said it was aware of the charges against Boden and that it was working with EPSO.

Boden was taken into custody on Feb. 19 for the following charges, according to EPSO:

• Sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust
• Sexual exploitation of a child
• Sexual assault
• Internet sexual exploitation of a child
• Unlawful electronic sexual communication – person in a position of trust

Boden was released on a $25,000.00 bond on March 20, says EPSO.

Arrest records obtained by KRDO13 detail that Boden had allegedly bought a phone for the minor to communicate with him. Deputies also detail in arrest records that the girl had told them Boden bought her a ring and a hair curler.

Detectives also say that the 33-year-old would reportedly teach the teen girl how to drive in his vehicle.

In one of the messages, deputies say Boden sent to the girl, he said, "So you doing this puts me in jail, like seriously think."

Detectives write that they believe Boden had groomed the teen since at least 2023.

Boden is expected back in court for an arraignment hearing on April 16.

Anyone with additional information or who believes they may be a victim is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 719-390-5555.

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