Dallas police arrested a former private school teacher after an investigation into allegations of child sexual assault that lasted over a year. Police now say there could be more victims. The Dallas Police Child Exploitation Squad said they issued an arrest warrant for year-old Matthew Harmon who had been accused of sexual assault of a child. Harmon was taken into custody and freed after posting bond in May.
It's not clear if Harmon has obtained an attorney to speak on his behalf. Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are. Detectives told NBC 5 that the alleged offense happened in and involved a victim that Harmon met while working at The Providence School in Dallas, a Christian school where he was a teacher and coach from to The police investigation also determined that Harmon was a volunteer at Trinity Christian Academy for several years, assisting with an 8th-grade wilderness camp.
Police said he also worked at a popular summer camp, Kanakuk, in both Durango, Colorado, and Branson, Missouri, between and the mids. Detectives told NBC 5 they determined Harmon had been in contact with thousands of children through his work and volunteering.
Dallas police said they have identified additional victims and believe there may be other victims out there that they have not identified. Additional charges may follow, police say. Skip to content. Local The latest news from around North Texas. Philadelphia 17 hours ago. Greg Abbott 20 hours ago. Sign up for our Breaking Newsletter to get the most urgent news stories in your inbox.
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