A Fort Worth Independent School District employee was arrested Monday for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student at his former job, authorities say.<\/p>\n
Adrian Buruato, the 29-year-old head baseball coach at O.D. Wyatt High School, is facing charges of indecency with a child, sexual contact and improper relationship between an educator and a student, according to a Thursday news release from the Hill County Sheriff\u2019s Office. It also said he turned himself in to authorities Wednesday and was booked into Hill County Jail.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not immediately clear if he has an attorney.<\/p>\n
The charges followed a March 10 complaint about an improper relationship between Buruato and an Itasca ISD female student that allegedly took place during the 2023-24 school year, according to the news release from the sheriff\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
It said the student was 15 years old at the time, while Buruato was working there as a head baseball coach and junior high history teacher.<\/p>\n
In a separate news release Thursday, Itasca ISD said the complaint contains allegations of sexual assault involving a female student and that the school district has been cooperating fully with the sheriff\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
It also said Itasca ISD Superintendent Tonya Harris immediately notified Fort Worth ISD Karen Molinar about the case due to Buruato\u2019s employment at the North Texas district.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe safety and well-being of our students is our top priority,\u201d Harris said in the news release.<\/p>\n
A Fort Worth ISD spokesperson said Friday afternoon that the district is unable to disclose further details because it is a personnel matter.<\/p>\n
In addition, the sheriff\u2019s office said Thursday that its investigation is ongoing and that its investigators are concerned that there could be more victims.<\/p>\n
Those with information are encouraged to contact the sheriff\u2019s office at 254-582-5313.<\/p>\n
Crime in The News<\/p>\n
The arrest of Adrian Buruato, a Fort Worth Independent School District employee, has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of students. The ongoing investigation and potential for more victims highlight the importance of reporting any suspicious behavior and cooperating with law enforcement. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for schools and districts to prioritize student safety and take allegations of misconduct seriously.<\/p>\n
Q: Who is Adrian Buruato and what are the charges against him?<\/p>\n
A: Adrian Buruato is a 29-year-old head baseball coach at O.D. Wyatt High School, facing charges of indecency with a child, sexual contact, and improper relationship between an educator and a student.<\/p>\n
Q: What is the nature of the complaint against Buruato?<\/p>\n
A: The complaint alleges an improper relationship between Buruato and a female Itasca ISD student, which allegedly took place during the 2023-24 school year.<\/p>\n
Q: How have the school districts responded to the allegations?<\/p>\n
A: Itasca ISD has been cooperating fully with the sheriff\u2019s office, and Fort Worth ISD has stated that they cannot disclose further details due to it being a personnel matter.<\/p>\n
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?<\/p>\n
A: The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are concerned that there could be more victims. Those with information are encouraged to contact the sheriff\u2019s office at 254-582-5313.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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