Lake Travis ISD Special Ed teacher arrested and charged with assault on a minor

LAKE TRAVIS, Texas – Police arrested a Lake Travis ISD special education teacher after investigating a report that he assaulted a minor.

In a letter to families, the district says the complaint was filed Oct. 29 against Rashid Mohaghegian, who taught at Bee Cave Elementary.

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He was placed on administrative leave while county police investigated and was arrested by officers Thursday morning.

He is accused of injuring a child.

Superintendent Paul Norton says the district is taking appropriate action and he will not be returning.