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Fremont Teaching Assistant Arrested, Facing Multiple Charges for Alleged Sexual Assaults at School for the Deaf

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Published on August 23, 2024
Fremont Teaching Assistant Arrested, Facing Multiple Charges for Alleged Sexual Assaults at School for the DeafSource: Fremont Police Department

The Fremont Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect linked to multiple sexual assaults that took place in July this year, targeting students of the California School for the Deaf. 25-year-old Brandon Duran, a teaching assistant at the school, faces multiple charges following the accusations. According to the Fremont Police Department, the arrest occurred yesterday due to the investigation by the Crimes Against Persons Investigative Unit.

Reports by juvenile victims initiated the investigation, detailing incidents that took place in Fremont and Livermore, with Duran allegedly committing the assaults in various locations. Duran now faces charges including Penal Code 647.6, Penal Code 287(B)(1), Penal Code 287(I), Penal Code 288.3, and Penal Code 289(D).

The teaching assistant is lodged in Santa Rita Jail currently. Detectives keenly urge others who might have encountered Duran or have information on similar matters to contact Detective Ana Santana at (510) 513-1091, and the department also mentions anonymous tips can be conveyed by texting 'Tip FremontPD' to 888-777 or through their website.