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October 19, 2005
Teacher Accused Of Kidnapping, Molesting Student
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. -- Broward sheriff's deputies arrested a teacher they say kidnapped and sexually molested one of his 12-year-old students.
Adrian Valdez, 29, is a teacher at Crystal Lake Middle School in Pompano Beach. Investigators said that on Monday, Valdez gave detention to a boy in his class, and then offered him a ride home at about 5 p.m.
Investigators said instead of taking the boy home, Valdez took the 12-year-old to his house where he showed him a pornographic video and performed a sex act on him.
Deputies said after Valdez took the boy home, his family said they noticed that the child was not acting like himself. When asked, the boy told his family about the alleged assault.
Detectives interviewed and arrested Valdez early Tuesday morning.
He is charged with kidnapping, sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation.
The Broward County School Board is beginning its own investigation. Valdez has been reassigned to a position that does not involve contact with children pending the outcome of the investigation.
Valdez starting working for Broward County schools in July 2003 at Blanche Ely High School. He relocated to Crystal Lake Middle School in September 2004.
Posted by Nealus at October 19, 2005 10:51 AM
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