An Orlando teacher and assistant football coach was recently arrested in an Orlando Police Department Special Victims Case involving a 16-year-old high school student.
The Orlando Police Department Special Victims Unit investigated a report regarding inappropriate conduct involving a school authority figure and a 16-year-old student at Lake Nona High School.
Investigators identified the suspect as 26-year-old Jarvis Mcsears Ward, who worked as a mathematics teacher and assistant football coach. He resigned from Orange County Public Schools.
Following the investigation probable cause was developed to charge and arrest Jarvis Mcsears Ward with:
- Promote Sexual Performance of a Child
- Authority Figure Soliciting Sex/Conduct with Student (2 counts)
- Solicitation of Minor via Computer
This Central Florida investigation is ongoing, according to local law enforcement. Prosecutors believe there could possibly be more victims.
