FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
WATERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT (207) 680-4700
Released by, Waterville Police Chief Joseph Massey

On September 25, 2015, the Waterville Police Department concluded its four week
investigation into allegations that Waterville High School Principal Donald Reiter had asked
a Waterville High School student to have sex with him. The investigative reports were
forwarded to the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office for review and a determination
if criminal charges should be brought against Principal Reiter.
On November 12, 2015, Waterville Detective Sgt. Bill Bonney was attending a Conference
on Human Trafficking in Southern Maine and was approached by a former student of
Mascenic Regional High School in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, who told him that Don
Reiter had engaged in inappropriate behavior with some of her friends.
The following is a timeline of the investigation conducted by Sergeant Bonney based on this
new information:
11/12/25 - Chief Joseph Massey authorizes Sgt. Bonney to conduct an investigation into this
new information to determine if it is credible.
11/12/15 - Det. Sgt. Bonney is contacted by two former students of Mascenic Regional High
School who alleged or was familiar with inappropriate behavior by Donald Reiter, including
conduct that was substantially similar to that alleged by the Waterville victim.
11/12/15 - Det. Sgt. Bonney speaks with a student who alleges that she had an inappropriate
relationship with Donald Reiter and that student’s mother later called to confirm the
relationship based on letters written to the then 17 year old female student.
11/13/15 - Det.Sgt. Bonney travelled to New Ipswich New Hampshire to further the
investigation, which had now been re-opened due to new information.

 11/13/15 - Det. Sgt. Bonney spoke with staff from Mascenic Regional High School, the
mother of the afore mentioned 17 year old, and a former student who disclosed an
inappropriate relationship with Mr. Reiter, which culminated in a sexual relationship during
her senior year or just after graduation.
11/14/15 - Det. Sgt. Bonney receives 147 pages of letters purportedly written by Reiter
based on Reiter’s name on the address line to the aforementioned 17 year old female student
of Mascenic Regional High School. The letters frequently reference his love her, their
“taboo” relationship, a kiss that they shared, and other very personal comments.
11/14/15 - Det. Sgt. Bonney learns that the Morning Sentinel is also receiving tips regarding
this case and Reiter’s alleged inappropriate behavior.
11/15/15 - Chief Massey is told by Det. Sgt. Bonney that the Waterville Morning Sentinel
sent him an email asking if he was aware of the allegations against Reiter from former New
Hampshire students.
11/15/15 – Chief Massey contacts the Waterville Morning Sentinel confirming that we are
aware and looking into the allegations from former NH students against Reiter.
11/16/15 – Det. Sgt. Bonney was contacted by the New Ipswich, New Hampshire Police
Chief requesting we forward our reports to his office for review and possible action by his
department.
11/16/15 – Det. Sgt. Bonney informs Chief Massey there are still two former Mascenic
Regional High School students that he needs to interview regarding the allegations against
Reiter.
Waterville Police Chief Joseph Massey is asking that anyone with information regarding this
investigation to contact Det. Sgt. Bonney at 207 680-4700.

The Waterville Police Department is located at 10 Colby Street. The Department is
comprised of 31 sworn law enforcement officers, 8 dispatchers and two civilian
employees who provide law enforcement services to the City of Waterville's 16,000
residents. The City of Waterville is 14 square miles and is a service center to central
Maine, featuring two college campuses, two hospitals, and numerous shopping areas.
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