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Tarver Elementary staff member arrested on indecency with a child charge

Belton ISD
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BELTON, Texas (KXXV) — A Belton ISD teacher was arrested after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact with a student, authorities said.

Officers responded at 6:07 p.m. on Feb. 13 to a report on Brahma Plains Road, where a victim alleged inappropriate touching by a teacher. The Special Crimes Unit identified the suspect as Estevan Banda, 33, and issued a warrant for his arrest.

At 2:18 p.m. on March 14, officers took Banda into custody at a residence on Redstone Drive. He was transported to the Bell County Jail and charged with indecency with a child – sexual contact.

This case is still under investigation.