ESCONDIDO, Calif. — A 31-year-old Escondido High School teacher was arrested on suspicion of having a sexually intimate relationship with a minor student, the Escondido Police Department said Monday.
Last month, the EPD received a report of sexual misconduct and Ky Iri Tisdale of Escondido was arrested Friday after detectives with the Escondido Police Family Protection Unit conducted an investigation, the EPD said in a statement.
Also on Friday, detectives executed a search warrant at Tisdale's residence in Escondido to search for additional evidence.
Detectives believe that there is at least one additional victim in this case, the EPD statement said. Neither the initial victim nor the second suspected victim are currently students at the high school. Both have graduated.
"It is tremendously distressing that we begin the school year tomorrow with this disturbing news," Escondido Union Superintendent Jon Petersen said in a statement.
Petersen said Tisdale has been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the legal process. The district is working closely with the Escondido Police Department to ensure a thorough investigation is conducted, Petersen said.
"We understand that this situation may be distressing for our students, parents, and staff. We are making services available to those affected, including support from counselors and district social workers. Our primary concern is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported during this time," Petersen said in the statement.
"The Escondido Union High School District is committed to upholding the highest standards of conduct and will take all necessary steps to address any issues that arise from this situation. We want to assure our community that the safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority.
Tisdale was booked at the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Vista Detention Facility for suspicion of oral copulation with a minor and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, the EPD statement said.
Anyone with information regarding this case was asked to call the EPD at 760-839-4722 or Detective Jesse Santaniello at 760-839-4768 reference case 24007013.
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