MAESTRO ARRESTADO POR ABUSO SEXUAL DE EXALUMNO (TEACHER ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF FORMER STUDENT)
Published: 02/13/2025
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MAESTRO ARRESTADO POR ABUSO SEXUAL DE EXALUMNO
RIVERSIDE, CA – El 11 de febrero de 2025, la Policía de Riverside comenzó a investigar la denuncia de abuso sexual de una menor por parte de un exmaestro. Los presuntos delitos ocurrieron durante la escuela de verano en junio de 2022 en Terrace Elementary en Riverside e involucraron a un maestro de cuarto grado.
Al día siguiente, los detectives de la Unidad de Agresión Sexual – Abuso Infantil (SACA) comenzaron a investigar las acusaciones. Como resultado, arrestaron a Héctor Edward Zaldivar, de 53 años, residente de Ontario. Fue ingresado en el Centro de Detención Robert Presley bajo cargos de actos lascivos y lascivos contra un menor de 14 años con el uso de la fuerza. Se encuentra detenido con una fianza de un millón de dólares.
El Sr. Zaldivar está empleado por el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Alvord, y los detectives sospechan que puede haber más víctimas que aún no han denunciado. Se insta a cualquier persona con información sobre esta investigación a que se comunique con SACA Detective Steven Espinosa at (951) 353-7120 or [email protected].
Para dar información de manera anónima, la aplicación móvil "Atlas 1" del Departamento de Policía de Riverside ofrece una función segura de "Enviar un mensaje". La aplicación está disponible para su descarga en dispositivos APPLE y ANDROID.
TEACHER ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF FORMER STUDENT
RIVERSIDE, CA – On February 11, 2025, Riverside Police began investigating a female juvenile’s report of sexual abuse by a former teacher. The alleged crimes occurred during summer school in June 2022 at Terrace Elementary in Riverside, involving a 4th-grade teacher.
The following day, detectives from the Sexual Assault – Child Abuse (SACA) Unit began investigating the allegations. As a result, they arrested 53-year-old Hector Edward Zaldivar of Ontario. He was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on charges of lewd and lascivious acts upon a child under 14 using force. He is being held on one million dollars bail.
Mr. Zaldivar is employed by the Alvord Unified School District, and detectives suspect there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact SACA Detective Steven Espinosa at (951) 353-7120 or [email protected].
For anonymous tips, the Riverside Police Department’s "Atlas 1" mobile app offers a secure "Send a Message" feature. The app is available for download both APPLE and ANDROID devices.
STATEMENT FROM ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Alvord Unified School District has placed the teacher on immediate administrative leave and is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and support of our students, staff, and families. We encourage parents to have open conversations with their children and reach out if they need guidance or support. Counseling services are available for students and staff, and we urge anyone in need of assistance to contact their child’s teacher or site administrator. While schools are closed next week, families can also reach us at [email protected].
We understand that this news is deeply troubling, and we remain committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. If anyone has information that may assist in the investigation, please contact Riverside Police Detective Steven Espinosa at (951) 353-7120 or [email protected].
Thank you for your partnership as we navigate this difficult time together.
Resma Byrne, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools
Alvord Unified School District
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