Albert Lea teacher living in Austin arrested for molesting minor – Austin Daily Herald

Albert Lea police arrested an Albert Lea school district teacher Tuesday morning following allegations that he molested a minor and transmitted sexually explicit material to minors as part of an ongoing investigation.

The man, Gerardo Noe Guerrero, 31, is a Southwest Middle School teacher from Austin. He is listed as a physical education teacher, according to the Albert Lea Area Schools website.

Guerrero was arrested at Brookside Training Center, police said.

According to the press release, the Police Department stated that it is committed to the safety and protection of the community, especially its youngest members, and takes such incidents very seriously.

The department encourages anyone with information regarding this case to come forward and contact the department by calling the crime tip line at 507-377-5261.

In a statement from Albert Lea Area Schools, it was stated that the district takes all allegations received seriously.

“Following the initial investigation, a licensed staff member was placed on paid administrative leave and is not allowed on school district property,” the district said. “The safety of our students and staff remains a top priority for Albert Lea Regional Schools.”