Prosecutor Declines to Charge Lake Stevens Teacher with Minor-Involved Sex Crimes Referred by LSPD Investigation

After a 15-month criminal investigation, Lake Stevens police recommended prosecutors hit 55-year-old Mark Hein with multiple charges relating to his relationship with a minor female student.

UPDATE 9/22/23 — Lake Stevens School District provided an on-the-record response to J425’s inquiry re: Hein’s employment status. Here it is. - KTH

“Mr. Hein remains on paid administrative leave with Lake Stevens School District until the completion of our investigation, which remains ongoing at this time. We understand the interest in this matter, and a…