ST. MARY'S COUNTY, Md. — A former Safety and Security Assistant at Chopticon High School will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life after being convicted of sex crimes against a student.
According to Maryland State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling, 22-year-old Davon Stewart was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor Tuesday following a two-day bench trial.
Stewart was employed by St. Mary’s County Public Schools as a Safety and Security Assistant at Chopticon High School when he was accused of abusing a minor who was enrolled at the school.
According to a job listing by St. Mary's County Public Schools, a Safety and Security Assistant "provides a proactive means of meeting the safety and security of the students, staff and the community within the school."
“The remarkable courage and bravery of this young survivor throughout the investigation and trial means that Mr. Stewart will finally be held accountable for his actions,” said State’s Attorney Sterling. “Schools should be a safe space for our children, without anxiety or fear of abuse. Mr. Stewart’s use of his position to exploit a minor child and violate that safe space is especially heinous. I’m hopeful that the conviction in this case will allow the victim and the victim’s family the ability to begin healing from his actions and deliver a sense of justice.”
Stewart faces a maximum sentence of up to 25 years in prison and will be required to register as a Tier III sexual offender for the rest of his life. He will continue to be held without bond pending sentencing.
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