A 45-year-old Belmont educator who splits his time between the classroom and a summer camp leadership role is now facing serious criminal charges tied to child sexual abuse material, authorities said.
Leon Dyer, a technology and engineering teacher in Belmont and an assistant director at a boys’ summer camp in Middleborough, has been charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Cambridge District Court on July 27.
Massachusetts State Police arrested Dyer and say the investigation is ongoing, according to WCVB. The station reported that the charges stem from material seized during an active probe and that prosecutors are expected to formally present the case at that arraignment.
Publicly available listings show just how visible Dyer’s roles have been in youth settings. Belmont Public Schools identifies him as a technology and engineering teacher in its online staff directory, and Camp Avoda’s leadership page names him as an assistant director. Both positions placed him in regular contact with students and campers, according to Belmont Public Schools and Camp Avoda.
Court date and community resources
Dyer’s arraignment at Cambridge District Court is scheduled for July 27, WCVB reported, with prosecutors expected to outline the charges and initial evidence in open court.
For families trying to sort through what all of this means, support is available. Parents with questions or concerns can contact the Middlesex Children’s Advocacy Center for help navigating resources. The center is listed by the National Children’s Alliance at 15 Commonwealth Ave. in Woburn, according to the National Children’s Alliance.
What happens next
At arraignment, a judge typically reads the charges, addresses bail, and sets a schedule for future court dates. From there, the criminal case moves forward in district court unless prosecutors seek an indictment that would bring it to a higher court.
Investigators have said the probe into the seized material is active and have not released additional details about the evidence or any potential further charges.
Anyone with information they believe could be relevant to the investigation or who needs support can contact the Middlesex Children’s Advocacy Center at (781) 897-8400 for local referrals and assistance, as listed by the National Children’s Alliance. For questions related to school procedures or communication, families are directed to check Belmont Public Schools’ website for district contacts and official notices.
