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Orlando high school teacher arrested for inappropriate conduct with 16-year-old student, police say

An Orlando teacher has been arrested following an Orlando Police Department Special Victims Unit investigation regarding inappropriate behavior towards a student.

What we know:

26-year-old Jarvis Mcsears Ward, a math teacher and assistant football coach at Lake Nona High School has been arrested after having an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old student.

Following the investigation, Ward has been charged with:

  • One count of promoting a sexual performance of a child 
  • Two counts of authority figure soliciting sex/conduct with student
  • One count of solicitation of a minor via computer

This investigation is ongoing, and this story will be updated as more information is provided.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Orlando Police Department.

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