Alice (KIII News) — The Alice Police Department is investigating serious allegations against a teacher that occurred Nov. 8 at an elementary school on the 400 block of Palo Blanco Street.
According to the Alice Police Department, officers were called to Saenz Elementary after the principal called alleging a teacher and teacher's aid placed a special needs student inside a closet with the lights off.
The police department called in an investigator with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The investigation will focus on if a criminal act has occurred and if so the police will proceed with a criminal investigation.
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