A Bandera High School staff member was arrested and is accused of an improper relationship with a student, Bandera County Sheriff Josh Teitge said on Friday.
A Bandera High School staff member was arrested and is accused of an improper relationship with a student, Bandera County Sheriff Josh Teitge said on Friday.
School administrators contacted the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office after they learned that a “sexual” relationship accusation was made against school staff member Christopher Mata.
After speaking with the victim, Bandera County investigators found sufficient evidence to execute arrest warrants for Mata. At approximately 2 p.m., Mata was taken into custody and later booked into Bandera County Jail, the sheriff’s office said.
According to a social media post, Mata is facing three charges: aggravated sexual assault, an improper relationship between a student and educator and invasive visual recording.
Deputies said this is an ongoing investigation.
