Published: January 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Christopher Santanelli (BSO)
PLANTATION, Fla. — Police arrested a chorus teacher at a Broward County high school on Thursday on a charge related to inappropriate conduct with a student.
Christopher Santanelli, 42, has been reassigned from his role at South Plantation High School ― away from students ― pending the outcome of the investigation, a Broward County Public Schools spokesperson said.
According to jail records, Plantation police arrested Santanelli on a charge of soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship as an authority figure.
Details about the allegations that led to Santanelli’s arrest weren’t immediately available as of Thursday afternoon.
Local 10 News has requested a copy of his arrest report.
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