Thursday, February 05, 2009

Officer Angel Ramirez Arrested for Child Sexual Assault


MIDLAND

The Midland Independent School District has fired the police officer who was arrested and charged with sexual assault on a child and improper student/teacher relationship, according to a news release the district.

Angel Ramirez, 30, arrested Wednesday and fired Thursday.

Ramirez is charged in connection with a 14-year-old female student's complaint that Ramirez had "inappropriate conduct" with her in an incident between September and January at a north Midland home, according to reports.

A release from the Midland Police Department said the MPD is leading the investigation of Ramirez with help from the MISD police and the school district administration.

"We are committed to fully cooperating with the Midland Police Department as they lead this investigation and will assist them in every way possible as they proceed with the next phase," MISD Superintendent Sylvester Perez said in the release.

The release said Ramirez had been with the MISD Police since July 2008. The release said Ramirez, a licensed and state certified police officer, passed his criminal history background check before he was hired.

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More Information:
http://www.newswest9.com/Global/story.asp?S=9797965&nav=menu505_2

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