Introduction to the Incident
A teacher at a Doral high school was arrested after he was caught having sex with a 17-year-old student on Thursday, according to an arrest report.
The teacher, 28-year-old Edian Villar, was previously listed in the staff directory of J.C. Bermudez Senior High School, but has since been removed.
Details of the Arrest
According to the arrest report, another teacher walked through a shared large closet into Villar’s classroom, where she saw him having sex with a student.
She went to the principal’s office to report what she saw, and the principal asked Villar to come with him to his office, the arrest report continues.
28-year-old Edian Villar
Investigation and Charges
That same day, officers responded to victim’s home and interviewed her with her mother.
"The victim explained that the relationship started as a normal teacher student relationship and then progressed over the school year as the defendant treated her special and showed her attention," Miami-Dade Schools Police wrote in the report.
"The victim further advised that the defendant was cool, not like the other teachers, and would allow her to be in his school clubs."
The teen said she had been having sex with Villar in his classroom.
Villar faces charges of unlawful sexual activity with a specified minor, child abuse without great bodily harm, offenses against students by authority figures and contributing to the delinquency of a child.
School Response
A parent at J.C. Bermudez Senior High School shared an email with NBC6 from Principal Edward R. Smith addressing the allegations.
It read in Spanish that Villar was a science teacher arrested for having inappropriate sexual contact with a student.
Smith said the suspect had been removed from the school, and urged parents to contact the school for more information.
NBC6 is waiting to hear back from the school about the charges against Villar.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of vigilance and swift action in cases of suspected misconduct between teachers and students.
It also underscores the need for schools to have robust policies and procedures in place to prevent such incidents and to ensure that students feel safe and supported.
FAQs
Q: What were the charges against Edian Villar?
A: Villar faces charges of unlawful sexual activity with a specified minor, child abuse without great bodily harm, offenses against students by authority figures and contributing to the delinquency of a child.
Q: How did the school respond to the allegations?
A: The school removed Villar from his position and notified parents of the incident through an email from the principal.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, with NBC6 waiting to hear back from the school for more information on the charges against Villar.
