McFARLAND, CA (KMJ) — A McFarland High School welding teacher was placed on administrative leave after he was arrested and charged with alleged sexual misconduct with a minor.
Miguel Martinez was arrested by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department , according the school district.
The McFarland Unified School District released the following statement to parents and guardians:
“The District is saddened and troubled to learn that Miguel Martinez— McFarland High School welding teacher—has been arrested by Kern County Sheriff’s Department and charged with alleged sexual misconduct with a minor.
The District is still gathering facts and cooperating with the Sheriff’s Department. We are notifying Mr. Martinez he is being placed on administrative leave and cannot return to school grounds. We cannot provide further details at this time due to privacy rights and due process for all parties involved.
Child annoyance or abuse and professional misconduct will not be tolerated in our schools.”
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