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School staff members accused of sexual abuse identified

John Veldt and Jeff Moon were friends during the 1990s.

The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office confirms John Veldt and Jeff Moon are the school officials being investigated for sexual abuse allegations at Fremont Public Schools.

Veldt is currently a teacher at Jenison Public Schools. He was placed on leave Jan. 29. Moon recently resigned from his position as assistant principal at Fremont High School. He was placed on administrative leave on Feb. 13.

The sheriff's office says the investigation was handed over to the Newaygo County Prosecutor's Office, where they are determining if any charges will be filed.

Earlier: Current and former Fremont staff members under investigation amid sexual abuse allegations

Deputies say the alleged abuse involving Veldt began as early as 1991 and continued through the mid-1990s when he worked at Fremont Public Schools.

Cpt. Mark Bennett said the allegations brought against the two are similar. Veldt and Moon were friends during the 1990s.

According to his LinkedIn page, Moon is the assistant principal of Fremont High School.

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