Falls Church Middle School Teacher Charged with Sexual Battery: Police

FALLS CHURCH, VA -- City of Falls Church Police have arrested Jose Daniel Estrada, 36 of Clifton, the City announced Friday. Estrada is charged with two counts of felony aggravated sexual battery, according to the City.

After one of the victims reported his actions, Estrada was immediately removed from his assignment in January as a math teacher at Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, the City said. The victims are two female students at the school, according to the City. The incidents were reported to the police by Falls Church City Public Schools on Jan. 17.

Police detectives collaborated with Child Protective Services and school administration officials throughout the investigation, the City noted. Estrada is being held at the Arlington County Jail.

Detectives believe that there may be other victims and would like to hear from anyone whose child might have had inappropriate contact with Estrada. Anyone with information about this case should contact the City of Falls Church Police at 703-248-5327 (TTY 711).

The Falls Church City Public Schools also released a statement Friday:

Falls Church City Public Schools has been notified that a Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School teacher, Jose Estrada, was arrested today for aggravated sexual battery of two students.

As soon as allegations were brought to our attention on January 17th, Falls Church City Police and Child Protective Services were immediately notified by FCCPS, and the teacher removed from the classroom and placed on leave. This action enabled FCCPS to ensure the safety of its students while also reserving judgment on the employee. As a result, at the time of the arrest, the employee was not at the school nor in contact with students. Falls Church City Public Schools has been fully cooperating with the Police and CPS, and will continue to do so as their investigations continue.

FCCPS is committed to supporting the students and families involved - as well as all of its students and staff members. At the same time, we want to ensure the privacy of any students involved. Student Services staff will be available at Mary Ellen Henderson throughout the day for students and staff today, and on February 21, 2017 when school resumes.

If you or any students have additional information relevant to this investigation, you are urged to contact the Falls Church City Police at 703-248-5327 (TTY 711). As this matter is still under investigation, no further details can be provided.

PHOTO of Jose Daniel Estrada, 36 of Clifton courtesy of City of Falls Church