AS of Thursday, no arrest had been made regarding the sexual assault of a minor incident at Marianas High School, the Department of Public Safety’s public information officer, Sgt. Fred Sato, said.
“The incident is currently under investigation,” he added.
The Division of Youth Services was also on the scene because the victim is a minor, he said.
On Jan. 9, 2024, at approximately 12:54 p.m., DPS 911 dispatch received a call about a sexual assault of a minor incident at MHS.
At approximately 1:01 p.m., officers arrived and met with the school principal. The officers were told that a faculty member was seen kissing a student on campus.
The faculty member, who was not identified, resigned effective Jan. 12, according to a statement from the Public School System.
Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence Camacho said: “Our priority remains the well-being and education of our students, and we will work diligently to ensure a smooth transition for everyone involved. We appreciate the community’s patience, cooperation, and support.”
In a letter to parents on Jan. 11, MHS Principal Jonathan Aguon said: “Please be assured that the appropriate authorities have been contacted. Additionally, appropriate administrative actions are being taken to address the matter. We understand the concerns and anxieties that such rumors can generate, and we want to emphasize our commitment to ensuring a safe learning environment for our students. Concurrently, we are focused on safeguarding our students to maintain uninterrupted access to their [education] and support their continued academic progress.”
