Introduction to the Case

A New Jersey high school teacher was arrested after allegedly creating and possessing child sexual abuse material, among other offenses, according to law enforcement.

Details of the Charges

Axel Palomares, a Morristown resident and teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison, faces multiple charges including the manufacturing of child sexual abuse material, endangering the welfare of a child, possession of child sex abuse material and invasion of privacy.

Arrest and Investigation

The 50-year-old Palomares was arrested Tuesday and charged thanks to a cyber tip from the New Jersey State Police to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. The administration for St. Thomas Aquinas High School cooperated with local, county and state law enforcement in the investigation, the school confirmed in a statement.

School’s Response

"We are devastated to learn that some of our students’ privacy may have been violated by this sickening conduct. The safety of our students is always a top priority of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and the Diocese of Metuchen," the statement read.

Arrest and Detention

The teacher was arrested at his home Tuesday, and afterward officials executed a search warrant at that location. The suspect is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility pending the results of a pre-trial detention hearing.

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective McGarry of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-3140.

Conclusion

The case of Axel Palomares, a New Jersey high school teacher, highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and educational institutions in preventing and addressing child sexual abuse. The safety and well-being of students must always be a top priority.

FAQs

• Q: Who is the teacher facing child sexual abuse charges?
  • A: Axel Palomares, a teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison, New Jersey.
• Q: What charges does the teacher face?
  • A: Manufacturing of child sexual abuse material, endangering the welfare of a child, possession of child sex abuse material, and invasion of privacy.
• Q: How was the teacher arrested?
  • A: Following a cyber tip from the New Jersey State Police to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
• Q: Is the investigation ongoing?
  • A: Yes, the investigation is active and continuing, with anyone having information asked to contact Detective McGarry of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.