A San Bernardino County teacher was arrested for the alleged sex abuse of a minor.
The suspect was identified as Elvin Vereau, 52, by the Redlands Unified School District. Vereau was a temporary Special Academic Instruction teacher at Citrus Valley High School in Redlands.
District officials said Vereaur was initially employed as a paraprofessional from 2013 to 2022 before transitioning into a teaching role from 2022 to 2023. He began working at Citrus Valley High in the 2023-2024 school year.
Riverside police began investigating after a minor reported being sexually abused. On May 13, following an investigation, Vereau was located by officers and taken into custody in connection with the case.
After learning of the arrest, district officials said Vereau was placed on administrative leave pending further investigation.
“Our top priority is, and always will be, the safety and well-being of our students,” said Superintendent Juan Cabral in a statement. “Every employee must pass a series of background checks, including a Department of Justice check, prior to starting to work with our students.”
Details surrounding the case, including Vereau’s connection to the alleged victims, were not released. His booking photo was not provided by authorities.
“We appreciate the swift action taken by the Riverside Police Department and are committed to ensuring that any student who may have been affected receives the support and services they need,” Cabral said.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Riverside Police Department at 951-354-2007.
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