Former Officer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor

A former police officer who also taught criminal justice at a high school in northwestern Idaho has been taken into custody on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, following a three-week investigation by local authorities in Nampa, Idaho’s third-largest city.

Nampa police informed Troy Wayne McFadden, 46, who worked at Ridgeview High School about 20 miles west of Boise, that he was under suspicion for “suspicious activity.”

The charges stem from an alleged encounter McFadden had with a teenage student off campus. Authorities began their investigation “immediately,” according to police reports.

On June 11, McFadden was arrested and booked into Canyon County Jail, facing charges of “sexual assault of a minor between 16 and 17 years old.” The details about the alleged victim’s gender remain unclear.

According to McFadden’s LinkedIn profile, he was hired by the Vallivue School District last August to teach criminal justice as part of the school’s career and technical education program. Interestingly, his name is still listed on the school’s staff roster.

The Vallivue School District stated that McFadden’s contract will not be renewed until the 2026-27 school year. They mentioned he had gone through the necessary pre-hire criminal background check as mandated by state law.

An earlier investigation by Breitbart News highlighted that sexual misconduct among educators is a troubling issue across the U.S., with a statement noting the behaviors described as “rampant” over the past twenty years.

The safety and well-being of our students remains the district’s highest priority, and we appreciate that concerns were taken seriously and reported to law enforcement.

Prior to teaching, McFadden worked as a community communications officer for the Idaho State Police, according to reports.

Minor sexual conduct charges can encompass various actions, ranging from solicitation to fondling and other lewd behavior as defined by Idaho law.

Investigators believe this may be an isolated incident and have not found evidence of other victims. Police are encouraging parents to discuss any past interactions their children may have had with McFadden and report any inappropriate conduct.

Recent findings have suggested that sexual misconduct in educational settings occurs at alarming rates, with difficulties reported in both students coming forward and staff members reporting questionable behavior among colleagues.

Sergeant Brad Burnham from the Human Crimes Unit remarked that the officer responsible for alerting authorities deserves recognition for noticing something amiss. He emphasized the bravery of those who reported their concerns, stating that their actions helped prevent a very concerning situation.

In Idaho, a misdemeanor sexual assault charge can lead to a severe sentence, including 25 years to life in prison.