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King City PD Investigating Allegations of Teacher Misconduct

On August 27, 2021, the King City Police, was contacted by the parent of a 5th grade student who attends Santa Lucia Elementary School in King City, CA. The parent brought forward allegations that a 5th grade substitute teacher touched their child during the school day in an inappropriate manner. In addition, the Police Department was provided notification by the school as well to meet mandatory reporting obligations. The Police Department opened an investigation and is actively working to determine if criminal conduct occurred. To aid in our investigation the Police Department is requesting parents who have 5th grade children at Santa Lucia School speak with their children to evaluate if their children may have had what they believe to be inappropriate contact with a 5th grade substitute teacher on August 27, 2021. At this time the investigation is ongoing as we work to determine the circumstances relating to the allegations brought forward. Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (831) 385-4848; Sergeant John Dow at (831) 386-5969 or jdow@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous. The investigation is continuing, and no other information is being released at this time.

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