FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Suspect Israel Santiago

IN-CUSTODY

On November 7, 2022, The San José Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) /Child Exploitation Detail (CED) responded to the Adelante Dual Language Academy for an investigation involving an adult teacher having inappropriate contact with several minors at the school. Detectives interviewed several students who disclosed inappropriate touching by the suspect; the assaults occurred in the school’s music and band room. At least 10 victims disclosed inappropriate conduct by the suspect.

Detectives presented the facts of the case to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office and an arrest warrant was issued for suspect Israel Santiago for multiple counts of sexual assault and annoying or molesting a child under the age of 12.

On November 21, 2022, members of the Silicon Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force/Child Exploit Detail arrested suspect Santiago in the city of Morgan Hill. He was subsequently booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for multiple counts of sexual assault.

Detectives believe there could be additional victims due to the suspect’s position as a music teacher.

Persons with information regarding this incident or any other similar incidents are urged to contact Detective Zanotto #3657 or Detective Gutierrez #3624 of the San Jose PD's ICAC/CED Unit at 3657@sanjoseca.gov and/or 3624@sanjoseca.gov or call (408) 537-1381.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous may either call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line, (408) 947-STOP (7867), or click the "Submit a Tip" link below. Persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.