By Randy Economy
www.Economy4ABC.Blogspot.com
March 9, 2011
10:20 p.m.
Whittier, CA
Anthony Serrato, a physical educator instructor at East Whittier Middle School and part time coach at nearby La Serna High School has been arrested by members of the Whittier Police Department after information was received that Serrato "may be involved in an inappropriate relationship with a female student."
Serrato has been placed on on administrative leave pending an investigation by law enforcement.
Here are the facts of this developing case from the Whittier Police Department.
Here are the facts of this developing case from the Whittier Police Department.
School officials contacted the Whittier PD on Tuesday, March 8 and a criminal investigation was initiated. Then on Wednesday morning, as a result of information gathered during the investigation, Jesse Anthony Serrato (DOB 12/7/81), a teacher and physical education instructor at East Whittier Middle School was arrested.
He was arrested at his residence in the city of Whittier. Serrato was booked at the Whittier Police Department jail and charged with lewd acts on a child.
The police department is interested in locating any other potential victims. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Whittier Police Department Investigations Division at (562) 567-9270.
The police department is interested in locating any other potential victims. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Whittier Police Department Investigations Division at (562) 567-9270.