A former North Texas educator has been arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to an arrest warrant affidavit provided to WFAA.
The document stated that Carrollton police arrested Miguel Caban-Mendez, a former English as a second language teacher at DeWitt Perry Middle School in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
The affidavit stated that the victim, a student at DeWitt Perry, spoke out, saying that Caban-Mendez had inappropriately touched her. The affidavit stated that the victim said Caban-Mendez would call her out of class and have her come to his room during his off periods, sometimes twice a week.
The victim told police that Caban-Mendez told her teacher he needed her for approximately 20 minutes, the affidavit said. The victim said that Caban-Mendez used lotion and began massaging her feet. Per the affidavit, Caban-Mendez escalated his actions. For the sake of transparency, WFAA will not provide further details of his actions given the nature of his crimes.
The affidavit stated that three other girls were interviewed as well, and all outcried to at least foot massages from Caban-Mendez.
The affidavit said that Caban-Mendez was placed on administrative leave by the district, but chose to resign instead.
Carrollton police told WFAA they are investigating the matter and that, because it’s an active case, they do not have any additional information to provide.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD told WFAA in a statement the Carrollton Police Department is leading the investigation, and the district is fully cooperating with law enforcement.
Caban-Mendez was in the Dallas County Jail, at the time of this writing, facing charges of improper relationship between an educator and student, indecency with a child sexual contact, and indecent assault.