Diamond Bar -- A high school assistant band teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old female student.
Albert Anthony Morales, 33, was taken into custody at his home in Diamond Bar on and booked on sodomy charges, said Sgt. Richard Pena of the Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau.
We're told his case is being laid out before DA's investigators this morning.
Sgt. Dan Scott with the Special Victims Unit says Morales has been a music teacher at Diamond Ranch High School in Diamond Bar for a year. He also worked at Diamond Bar High School from 1998 to 2000 and Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton from 2004 to 2009.
Scott says that "during that time (at Sunny Hills High School) he befriended the 16-year-old girl, and she would come to his place on weekends."
He added that they'd party and drink "and, that led to sex."
Fast forward to 2013. That woman is now 22. Scott says that because she saw a presentation on sexual molestation, she decided to come forward to report what she alleges happened with the teacher.
You might wonder if there is a statute of limitations. When asked about that by a reporter Scott said "not in this case."
Scott says since Morales has taught at several schools there could be other victims and, if there are, he hopes they'll contact the LA Sheriff's Department's Special Victims Bureau at (877) 710-5273.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:42:51 GMT
AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday.
AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming the concert promoter was negligent in hiring the physician.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:23:51 GMT
We had plans to do a story at Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School at 9:30am. A terrific story about how school choirs are working together to get the arts education that is sometimes lost to budget cuts.
We had plans to do a story at Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School at 9:30am. A terrific story about how school choirs are working together to get the arts education that is sometimes lost to budget cuts.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:45:22 GMT
A scant turnout is expected Tuesday when voters choose between two City Hall regulars who failed to bring much sparkle to the contest to succeed Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who exits office July 1.
A scant turnout is expected Tuesday when voters choose between two City Hall regulars who failed to bring much sparkle to the contest to succeed Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who exits office July 1 after two up-and-down terms.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:38:08 GMT
FBI officials say a joint task force has taken down at least a dozen senior members of the 18th Street gang in a series of early morning raids. The suspects have been arrested for numerous charges.
FBI officials say a joint task force has taken down at least a dozen senior members of the 18th Street gang in a series of early morning raids. The suspects have been arrested for numerous charges.
The California Public Utilities Commission has reached a proposed $37 million settlement with Southern California Edison over the October 2007 Malibu Canyon Fire.
The California Public Utilities Commission has reached a proposed $37 million settlement with Southern California Edison over the October 2007 Malibu Canyon Fire.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:33 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:33:25 GMT
A big rig carrying about 35,000 pounds of grapes crashed through the center divider of the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway in Monrovia today.
A big rig carrying about 35,000 pounds of grapes crashed through the center divider of the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway in Monrovia today, blocking some lanes but resulting in no injuries, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:51:01 GMT
Los Angeles World Airports plans to name the grand new central hall of the LAX international terminal the "Antonio R. Villaraigosa Pavilion," it was reported today.
Los Angeles World Airports plans to name the grand new central hall of the LAX international terminal the "Antonio R. Villaraigosa Pavilion," it was reported today.
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