By Sydney Huber
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A Camino Real Middle School teacher was taken into police custody after being investigated for an alleged inappropriate student relationship.
Police said 43-year-old Wyatt Cornelius, who was a teacher and coach, has been charged with:
– Third-degree felony count of criminal sexual contact of a minor
– Fourth-degree felony count of child solicitation by an electronic device
– Fourth-degree felony count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Investigators learned of the allegations on April 10 and started its investigation, which found Cornelius and a 14-year-old student exchanging several inappropriate conversations online. Police also found that Cornelius had touched the student inappropriately in class and during sporting events.
Cornelius was arrested on Wednesday, April 22, following the investigation, and will initially be held without bail at the Doña Ana County Detention Center.
The Las Cruces Police Department said that anyone who wishes to report a similar incident is asked to call the police at 575-526-0795.
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