Charges Dropped Against Baltimore Gym Teacher

Prosecutors cite protecting accusers from further trauma as reason for dismissal.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Prosecutors have dropped all 22 charges against a former middle school gym teacher in Baltimore County who was accused of sexually abusing two of his female students. The dismissal comes less than a month before the teacher, Roger Myers, was scheduled to stand trial.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges of prosecuting sexual abuse allegations, especially when the alleged victims are minors. The decision to drop charges was made to protect the accusers from further trauma, underscoring the sensitive nature of these types of cases.

The details

Roger Myers, who worked at Deep Creek Middle School, was arrested in June 2025 on multiple sex offense and assault charges. Court records show that prosecutors made the decision to dismiss the charges in the best interest of the accusers to protect them from overexposure in the justice process. Myers was also accused of making racist and suggestive remarks about several of his other students.

  • Roger Myers was arrested in June 2025.
  • The charges against Myers were dropped less than a month before he was scheduled to stand trial.

The players

Roger Myers

A former middle school gym teacher in Baltimore County who was accused of sexually abusing two of his female students.

Deep Creek Middle School

The school where Roger Myers worked as a gym teacher.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the complexities and sensitivities involved in prosecuting sexual abuse allegations, especially when the alleged victims are minors. The decision to drop the charges underscores the need to prioritize the well-being of the accusers and the challenges of balancing justice and trauma prevention in the legal system.