A 36-year-old former Hoover Middle School teacher, Matthew Gonzalez, has been arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious acts to a minor. This reportedly occurred on school premises during his tenure. The arrest underscores the ongoing safety concerns for children in educational institutions, according to the San Jose Police Department.
The victim's details are being withheld. Prior to Hoover Middle School, Gonzalez worked as a teacher at Willow Glen Middle School and a teaching assistant at the San Jose State University Child Development Center. The investigation is underway by the Silicon Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce (ICAC).
The investigation by the San Jose Police Department's ICAC task force is ongoing. If anyone has information related to this case or similar incidents, they are urged to contact Detective Zanotto #3657 at (408) 900-6564 or via email at [email protected]. The tip line at (408) 947-STOP or the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers website also accepts anonymous submissions. Those with information are strongly encouraged to come forward to aid in seeking justice for the victim and in protecting other children from potential harm.
