Glendale Unified School District Employee Arrested on Sexual Assault Charges at John Muir Elementary School

An employee of the Glendale Unified School District has been arrested on charges of sexualy assaulting students at John Muir Elementary School, leading to his apprehension after parents reported the alleged sexual assaults; the incident has raised concerns within both the local community and the Glendale Unified School District about student safety and the need for thorough investigations. (Photo: targetriver)

Glendale Unified School District Takes Immediate Action Following Employee’s Arrest on Sexual Assault Charges

According to cbsnews.com, an employee of the Glendale Unified School District has been apprehended on charges of sexually assaulting students at John Muir Elementary School, prompting his arrest following reports of alleged sexual assaults, involving two children under the age of 14, by two sets of parents. The suspect in question is 29-year-old Pedro Antonio Tellez, who is currently in custody on a $200,000 bond, with his arraignment scheduled for October 5.

Upon receiving these concerning reports, investigators promptly relayed the information to both the Glendale Unified School District and City of Glendale officials. Consequently, Tellez was placed on administrative leave. Notably, Tellez held an hourly position in both the Glendale Unified School District and the City of Glendale, underscoring the gravity of the allegations against him.

This incident has raised concerns not only within the local community but also within the Glendale Unified School District, highlighting the necessity of prioritizing student safety and conducting thorough investigations into such allegations to ensure the well-being of all students.

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Furthermore, law enforcement authorities are actively seeking additional victims or witnesses related to this case, as they believe there may be more victims dating back five years.

The arrest has generated concerns within both the community and the Glendale Unified School District, highlighting the paramount importance of protecting students and conducting thorough investigations into such allegations to ensure the safety of all students.

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