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San Antonio Teacher Arrested for Child Assault
29 Apr
Summary
- An elementary teacher in San Antonio was arrested for continuous sexual assault.
- The alleged abuse occurred during the 2016-17 school year.
- Authorities believe there may be additional victims and urge public assistance.
Cecilia Mueller, a 46-year-old elementary school teacher in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child. The arrest followed an investigation prompted by a report from a former student.
The accuser, now 20 years old, stated that the abuse took place during the 2016-17 school year when he was in Mueller's fifth-grade class at Lewis Elementary School. He alleged inappropriate conversations, the showing of explicit videos, and physical sexual acts within the classroom. The alleged abuse reportedly ended when the school year concluded.
Mueller, who taught at Lewis Elementary until June 2019 before transferring to Henderson Elementary School, has been placed on administrative leave by the Northside Independent School District. District officials confirmed their cooperation with the ongoing investigation. Authorities are concerned about the possibility of other victims and are actively seeking information from the public.
Law enforcement agencies are urging anyone with relevant information to contact the San Antonio Police Department. The investigation remains active as officials work to uncover the full extent of the alleged misconduct.
