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Strict conditions for piano teacher charged with sex offences

A Coquitlam piano teacher charged this week with three counts of sex assault involving former students has a long list of strict conditions following his bail hearing.
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The cover of Dmitri Kubyshkin's CD, Playback Time.

A Coquitlam piano teacher charged this week with three counts of sex assault involving former students has a long list of strict conditions following his bail hearing.

Wednesday at Port Coquitlam Provincial Court, Dmytro ‘Dmitri’ Kubyshkin was released on a $500 recognizance. The court also imposed several conditions against the 67-year-old man, who is alleged to have committed the crimes between 1998 and 2015 in the Tri-Cities.

Kubyshkin, who is due to return to court March 14, was released on conditions that he, among other things:

• have no contact with his alleged victims or be near their residences, school or workplaces;

• not engage, volunteer or work with anyone under the age of 18 unless their guardians are notified of his charges;

• not be alone with anyone under the age of 14 except his own children;

• and not teach music lessons unless the students and their guardians are aware of the allegations.

Today (Thursday), Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin told The Tri-City News that while some people may be upset that Kubyshkin is out of custody, “there are a lot of tight conditions that he has to adhere to and if anyone sees him violating them to please call the police.”

McLaughlin also said Mounties have received tips since the detachment issued a public appeal on Tuesday afternoon for his current and former students to come forward.

McLaughlin declined to comment on the nature of the responses but said each report is being followed up (earlier this week, McLaughlin told The Tri-City News there’s a possibility other minors may be victims).

According to the website for his company, DM Piano School, Kubyshkin and his teaching partner gave music lessons in private homes over the past 20 years to more than 200 students (the website could not be accessed Thursday).

Kubyshkin is a Caucasian man with white/blonde hair, blue eyes and a moustache; he stands 5’10 tall, has a medium build and weighs 160 lb. He also speaks with an accent.

• Anyone with information or has been a victim of a crime involving Dmytro 'Dmitri' Kubyshkin is asked to call 604-945-1550, quoting file #2018-1860 to the Investigative Support Team.

 

Other court news:

A former Port Coquitlam city employee will see his theft and fraud case return to court March 7.

Dean Lawrence McIntosh, 51, is alleged to have stolen about $175,000 by buying tools and other equipment using city accounts, then reselling the items for cash.

A city spokesperson said the former facility maintenance co-ordinator apologized for his misconduct and returned the money in full before resigning.

In response, the municipality brought in a number of new accountability policies for transactions — plus whistleblower protection — following the revelation last year.

jcleugh@tricitynews.com