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Judge Orders CPS Security Guard Detained on Charges of Sexually Assaulting Two Students

Prosecutors say the alleged assaults occurred at her home after relationships that began at George Washington High School.

Overview

  • Heather L. Pancer, 48, surrendered on a warrant earlier this month and was charged with two felony counts of criminal sexual assault, remaining in custody ahead of a Nov. 5 court date.
  • Judge Rivanda Doss Beal ordered Pancer detained on allegations she abused students while in a supervisory position.
  • Prosecutors alleged the conduct occurred between 2018 and 2021 and involved girls who were then 15–17 and 16–17.
  • Investigators learned of the case after one victim disclosed the abuse to her boyfriend, triggering CPS and CPD investigations that identified a second victim from a photo Pancer allegedly shared.
  • CPS said it is committed to safe, ethical learning environments and declined to comment on personnel matters during active investigations.