HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A Klein Independent School District teacher was arrested and charged with several crimes in connection to accessing inappropriate images of minors online, Klein ISD announced on Wednesday.
Sebastian Baraldi was taken into custody this morning. He is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and is held on a $250,000 bond.
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The district said the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Precinct 3 notified them of the situation.
District officials said they took immediate action after they heard the information. Baraldi will not be allowed to go to Klein Oak High School or any Klein ISD schools until law enforcement finishes their investigation.
“We understand that this news is unsettling and are committed to transparently dealing with this situation. Our highest priority is the safety of our students, and we will continue to take all necessary steps to protect them. If the allegations prove true, we encourage the criminal justice system to take every appropriate action,” Klein ISD said.
The school district also asked parents to speak to their children about the incident and to reach out to Klein ISD police or Klein Oak Principal Thomas Hensley if they have any information to share about the investigation.
To reach Klein ISD police call, 832-249-4266 or Klein Oak at 832-484-5101.
“We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this challenging situation together,” Klein ISD said.