KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A former Lawrence high school teacher was charged earlier this month with sexual assault, and police are asking for help in the case.
On June 3, Douglas County, Kansas, prosecutors charged John Lotz with one count of aggravated indecent liberties with a child in connection with an incident between February and April of 2001. Lawrence police say Lotz is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old at the time.
As part of their investigation, Lawrence police traveled this month to Terre Haute, Indiana. Detectives located and later arrested Lotz after an interview.
Lotz was transported back to Kansas to face the charges. He made his initial appearance before a judge on June 4. A bond modification hearing is set for June 30.
Lotz remains in custody at the Douglas County Jail on a $100,000 cash/surety bond.
In a social media post on Friday, Lawrence police ask anyone who has information to add to the case or who may have been a victim to contact 785-843-0250.
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