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Piano teacher charged with sexual assault

For Immediate Release: 04-Apr-2025 @ 4:30 PM
MRU #: SA24R003-1

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has laid additional sexual assault charges against a 60-year-old piano teacher.

On Mar. 14, 2024, it was reported to police that a 10-year-old female had been sexually assaulted by her male piano teacher on a number of occasions. On March 27, 2024, the EPS issued a media release regarding the arrest of Cassius Alleyne, 60, who was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.

On March 17, 2025, police began investigating an additional report of a sexual assault from a 9-year-old complainant that reportedly took place between 2022 and 2023. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Cassius Alleyne, 60, was arrested and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.”

He was released with conditions, including not to have contact or communication with anyone under 16 years of age, and not to attend any public swimming area, school, daycare, playground, youth shelter or public library.

Anyone who believes they have been victimized by the accused is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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For media inquiries please contact the EPS Media Relations Unit at mediarelations@edmontonpolice.ca.