Monterey County Christian teacher accused of sexually abusing students

SALINAS, CA. – Authorities have arrested a Prunedale man after allegations emerged that he sexually abused a teenage student, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office reported Sunday.

Michael Louis Moon, 22, was arrested Friday after officers received a report that he had allegedly sexually assaulted a student at Prunedale Christian Academy in the 8000 block of Prunedale North Road the day before.

Moon was booked into the Monterey County Jail and is being held on $1 million bond.

It is unclear whether the alleged incident or incidents occurred on school grounds or whether Moon was currently working in his official capacity as a teacher.

KTVU contacted Prunedale Christian Academy and is awaiting comment on the allegations against the teacher.

Authorities said they believed there could be more victims and urged anyone who believes they are a victim, current or past, to “boldly come forward” and speak to officials.

Dets. Christina Scariot and Nicholas Kennedy can be reached at (831) 755-3811 and (831) 755-3773, respectively.

Anonymous reporting is also possible.