GRAND RAPIDS (MI)
WOOD-TV [Grand Rapids MI]
June 17, 2026
By James Gemmell
A former teacher at the Hope Academy of West Michigan is charged with criminal sexual conduct.
The Grand Rapids Police said in a news release 57-year-old George Marshall was arraigned Wednesday on 10 counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
WOOD Radio News found that the Kent County Sheriff’s Office arrested Marshall on Tuesday and bond was set at $50,000 but not posted.
An investigation began earlier this year. Police said an elementary school student informed the principal at the school on Brown Street, on the city’s southeast side. Detectives with the GRPD’s Family Service Team is handling the investigation, with support from the Children’s Advocacy Center of West Michigan.
Police said Wednesday that seven alleged victims have come forward so far, and police say there may be more victims.
Anyone who believes their child may be a victim or has more information should contact the Grand Rapids Police or Silent Observer. FST detectives can be reached at 616.456.3380, or you can contact Silent Observer.