ATWATER, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A teacher was arrested on Friday after deputies say he offered marijuana to minors and sent inappropriate photos to students at a high school in Atwater.
According to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office, on Aug. 10, school administrators reached out to the on-campus school resource deputy regarding the allegations being made against the teacher.
Atwater special education teacher arrested, officials say
Through investigation, officials identified the teacher as Julio Barcelo, a special education teacher at Buhach Colony High School.
Deputies say Barcelo was arrested for annoying or molesting a child under the age of 18, and furnishing cannabis to a minor.
Officials ask if you, or anyone you know, has experienced a similar incident, to please contact Deputy De Los Santos at daniel.delossantos@countyofmerced.com or 209-385-7445.
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