(Cibolo) — An investigation into alleged misconduct at a Cibolo elementary school has led to the arrest of three school employees, with police saying the case remains active and additional charges could still be filed.
The Cibolo Police Department confirmed that it was notified on December 17 by the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District of allegations involving staff members at Watts Elementary School. Detectives were immediately assigned and began gathering information related to the reported incident.
According to police, investigators conducted interviews with school district administrators and reviewed available camera footage as part of the initial stages of the case. That review, police say, resulted in detectives determining there was probable cause to seek arrest warrants.
As a result, Julia Cantu, a paraprofessional at the school, has been charged with Injury to a Child, a first-degree felony. A teacher, Jessica Longo, and another paraprofessional, Veronica Guerra-Ulrich, have each been charged with Unlawful Restraint, a state jail felony.
All three were taken into custody and booked into the Guadalupe County Jail on December 29.
Police emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that detectives continue to gather and evaluate information. Authorities say additional charges may be considered as the case progresses.
Cibolo Police Chief Thedrick Andres said the department places its highest priority on the safety and well-being of children in the community and will continue working closely with the school district and the Guadalupe County District Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Cibolo Police Department. Police say further updates will be released when appropriate.