On Wednesday, the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department apprehended a suspect in connection with a sexual assault case involving a former high school teacher and a student. The teacher, 53-year-old Darrin Garcia of San Jose, was arrested at his current workplace at Kathleen MacDonald High School. Garcia is accused of having an illegal sexual relationship with a student spanning from 2021 to 2023, as per the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.

Garcia was previously employed at Santa Clara High School, where he served as both a teacher and a coach. He is said to have engaged in unlawful conduct during his tenure there. He has been a prominent sports coach and athletic director in Santa Clara County, with a career that has involved multiple schools. LGMSPD's ongoing investigation led them to conclusively identify and subsequently arrest Garcia on the alleged charges.

The department has urged the public to provide any information regarding this case or similar instances. Detective Riley Frizzell has been assigned to the case, and individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact her at 408-827-3558 or via email at [email protected].