Breach of Trust: Former Colorado Educator Robert Combs Arrested on Multiple Felony Counts of Sexual Assault on a Child

Robert Combs, a former engineering teacher at Cherry Creek School District, faces multiple felony charges following an investigation into an inappropriate relationship.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 27, 2026, 10:01 AM EST

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Macomb Daily and local news reports.

Details of the Investigation and Criminal Charges

The criminal case against Robert Combs involves five felony counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and three misdemeanor counts of abuse of public trust by an educator. According to investigators, the inappropriate conduct occurred between February and December 2022. The relationship reportedly began during a state conference in Denver and continued for several months both on and off school grounds. During the course of the investigation, authorities retrieved explicitly sexual messages and photos that were exchanged through district email accounts and shared Google Drive documents.

Combs had been a long term employee of the Cherry Creek School District, teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Grandview High School from 2002 until the fall of 2025. Following his arrest, Combs was booked into the Arapahoe County jail and was subsequently released after posting a 50,000 dollar bond. The legal proceedings are now focused on the documented digital evidence and the specific timeline of the interactions that took place while Combs was an active member of the teaching faculty.

District Response and Administrative Actions

Cherry Creek School District officials have stated that they were first alerted to the allegations against Combs on October 23, 2025. Upon receiving the report, the district immediately placed the teacher on administrative leave to ensure he had no further contact with students. Following an internal review of the situation, Combs was officially "separated" from his employment with the district on November 12, 2025. The district has emphasized its cooperation with law enforcement throughout the investigative process to address the serious nature of the charges.

The administration sent a communication to the Grandview High School community expressing their commitment to student safety and transparency. They have encouraged any individuals with additional information regarding this case or any other concerns to contact local authorities. The 2026 judicial response to this case is being closely monitored by parents and educators alike as the district reviews its protocols for monitoring staff-student digital communications on school-issued platforms.