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A former high school teacher in Texas is behind bars after authorities say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student and also possessed child porn.
Grant Tozer, 26, was arrested Tuesday by the Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable's Office after an investigation found that he was allegedly involved in an improper relationship while he was a teacher at Magnolia High School, Fox 26 Houston reported.
Tozer resigned from the district after the complaint was made and was said to have been taken into custody "without incident" on Tuesday.
In addition to a charge related to his improper relationship with the student, Tozer was also charged with two counts of possessing child porn, Click 2 Houston reported.
Grant Tozer, 26, was arrested on charges of an improper relationship with a student and possessing child porn. (Montgomery County Pct. 5 Constable's Office)
"The Precinct 5 Constable’s Department will continue to work closely with the Magnolia Independent School District and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to protect our children and keep MISD schools safe," Constable Chris Jones said in a press statement.
"If you have information regarding these types of crimes please call our office."
FLORIDA TEACHER ACCUSED OF SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH STUDENT HAD RECEIVED MULTIPLE WARNINGS BEFORE
Magnolia High School in Magnolia, Texas (Google Earth)
"On March 31, Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office notified Magnolia ISD of a report of unprofessional conduct between an employee and a student. Law enforcement and our SRO immediately began investigating, and MISD promptly placed the employee on administrative leave," a spokesperson for the Magnolia Independent School District told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"On April 10, the teacher resigned from employment at Magnolia ISD, pending the outcome of the investigation. On April 11, an arrest was made by Montgomery County Precinct 5 Constables. MISD works with law enforcement for the safety and well-being of all students. MISD remains committed to providing all students with a safe and positive learning environment."
Anyone with information on this case, which police say is still being investigated, is being asked to call the precinct at (281) 259-6493 or provide an anonymous tip at Constable5.org.
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