WYANDOTTE, Mich. – A teacher in Wyandotte was arrested on school grounds after he tried to solicit a child, police said.
Officials confirmed Thursday, May 23, 2024, that a teacher in his late 30s was taken into custody at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte.
The arrest was made because of the attempted solicitation of a child, police said. The “child” was a decoy, so nobody was sexually assaulted, officials said.
Police ask any victims linked to this teacher to come forward.
The school is cooperating fully with the investigation.
Homeland Security is handling this case.
Here is a letter that was sent to Wyandotte families:
Dear Wyandotte Public Schools Families,
Yesterday, May 21, 2024, Wyandotte Public Schools was made aware of allegations of misconduct involving one of our employees at Roosevelt High School. The allegations do not include any other employee or student. Immediate action was taken to remove the individual from the school system and we began discussions with local law enforcement regarding their investigation to determine what occurred.
At WPS we have high expectations for our staff and expect them to meet the standards set forth in our robust policies and protocols. If at any time there are concerns that these expectations are not being met, the district takes immediate steps to review the situation. If it is determined that actions taken do not align with our values and code of conduct, those involved are held accountable. We take all allegations seriously.
Wyandotte Public Schools.