Goodyear, Arizona: SRO Michael McFadden reprimanded for mishandling student sex abuse report

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Goodyear Police reopening investigation of former teacher

Whistleblowers’ complaints led Goodyear Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez to reopen an investigation regarding a former Goodyear teacher accused of having sex with at least two of her students. The West Valley View emailed questions to Rodriguez concerning accusations received by the newspaper, including allegations that the teacher’s close relationship with a Goodyear Police officer shielded her from a proper investigation. Rodriguez responded to the West Valley View with an Aug. 14 email: “In your email, you inquired about two teachers and a parent who brought information to your attention regarding a Goodyear teacher having sex with minors. You also indicated ...

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Teacher sex allegations referred to MCSO

Two weeks ago, Goodyear Police Chief Santiago Rodriguez told the West Valley View he was reopening an investigation into allegations a former Goodyear teacher had sex with at least two of her students. Last week, the case was referred to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office “due to unique circumstances,” said Tammy Vo, a Goodyear spokeswoman. Two whistleblowers who made the allegations said the teacher had close ties to the Goodyear Police Department. The whistleblowers and a parent of one of the alleged victims claim this contributed to Goodyear police not doing a thorough investigation of the alleged crimes, which they ...

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