California teacher arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor

A California teacher has been arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor, authorities said.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit said it is investigating allegations of inappropriate contact with a student at a school in Moreno Valley, California.

The teacher, identified as Samantha J. Watson, 41, of Eastvale, was charged with sending harmful material to minors, oral copulation and digital penetration.

Investigators said the alleged behavior occurred between 2017 and 2018.

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Authorities allege Watson had inappropriate contact with a student while working as a teacher at a charter school in the 23000 block of Sunnymead Avenue in Moreno Valley.

Authorities did not identify the school where Watson allegedly worked.

Fox News Digital has reached out to schools in the area for comment.

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Samantha J. Watson was arrested in Riverside County following allegations she had inappropriate contact with a student, authorities said (Riverside County Sheriff’s Office)

Authorities said the investigation into Watson began in January following allegations of inappropriate contact with a student.

Investigators executed a search warrant May 22 at a residence in the 14000 block of Silent Stream Court in Eastvale, authorities said.

Watson was taken into custody without incident.

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Samantha J. Watson, 41, of Eastvale, was arrested following an investigation into allegations involving a Moreno Valley student, authorities said. (Riverside County Sheriff’s Office)

“This is an ongoing investigation and no additional details are available at this time,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. he said.

Investigators said they believe there may be additional victims.