Former Jeffco school psychologist pleads not guilty to child sexual assault
James Michael Chevrier, a former Jefferson County school psychologist accused of sexually assaulting a student, pleaded not guilty July 28 to multiple felony charges during an arraignment in Jefferson County Court.
He was initially arrested on May 9 after a Safe2Tell report triggered a Lakewood Police investigation into allegations of sexual abuse.
James Michael Chevrier, 38, was arrested by Lakewood Police on May 9, 2025. He faces multiple charges, including sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. Credit: Lakewood Police Department
Chevrier, 38, remains in custody at the Jefferson County Jail on a $250,000 cash-only bond, which his attorney, Bryan Rose, unsuccessfully sought to reduce during the hearing.
Rose argued that Chevrier is unemployed, has no criminal history, and has the support of family in Georgia who are willing to house him until trial.
Rose also noted that one of the initial charges, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, was based on a substance later confirmed to be a legal muscle supplement.
Rose said Chevrier had been receiving mental health care prior to his arrest and had a medical screening canceled while in custody.
Victims testify
But prosecutors strongly opposed any change to the current bond conditions, citing the seriousness of the allegations and community safety risks. They said Chevrier is accused by multiple individuals of sexual misconduct, including two named student victims and others who have since come forward.
One alleged victim addressed the court directly, describing Chevrier as someone students were told they could trust, only to be violated by him. She urged the court not to release him, saying it would endanger the safety of other students.
Deputy District Attorney Brynn Chase detailed additional allegations, including incidents in which Chevrier allegedly confined students, exposed them to sexually charged discussions and made inappropriate physical gestures.
Chase confirmed her office will be dismissing the cocaine charge but stated they are looking to add new drug charges based on substances found during the investigation, including MDMA, DMT.
“The defendant is simply not somebody who is safe to be out of custody,” Chase said, adding that GPS monitoring or out-of-state housing would not mitigate the risk.
The judge denied the request for bond reduction, ruling that the allegations present “significant community safety risks” that justify the current cash-only bond.
Chevrier previously worked at Green Mountain High School and Bear Creek High School. Jeffco Public Schools confirmed in May that he is no longer employed by the district.
Chevrier’s trial is expected to last five days and begin on Jan. 5, 2026.
Background
According to police, investigators opened an immediate investigation after receiving a Safe2Tell report, interviewing potential victims and witnesses. He faces multiple felony charges, including:
Sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust — victim under 15 and as part of a pattern of abuse
Soliciting for child prostitution
Possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I or II controlled substance
Possession with intent to distribute more than 4 grams of a Schedule III or IV controlled substance
Two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in the second degree
In a letter to Green Mountain High School families on May 13, Jeffco Public Schools Superintendent Tracy Dorland and Principal Megan Madsen confirmed that Chevrier was immediately placed on leave and is no longer employed by the district.
Chevrier also worked at Evergreen High School during the 2022–23 school year and at a school in the Cherry Creek School District during the 2021–22 school year.
This article has been updated to include that the prosecuting attorney is District Deputy Attorney Brynn Chase and that Chevrier was charged with possession of ketamine as part of the original arrest affidavit.
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