HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — A former teacher at a school in Highland Park has been arrested and charged with sexual assault.
Watch a live press conference here at 4 p.m.
Watch the arraignment of Weaver in the video below
Vincent Weaver, 29, was arrested at an off-site school event on May 16, the city said. Highland Park police officers worked with school security to identify Weaver, who was allegedly dressed in disguise so he wouldn't be recognized by staff members.
According to police, Weaver allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with a student during a time when the student was between the ages of 10 and 12.
He was a teacher at George Washington Carver Academy starting in August 2023 as a fine arts teacher and also served as a coach of the school's dance team. He was fired this month.
Police say Weaver allegedly groomed the student, and it also included sexual acts performed while on school grounds.
Weaver was arraigned Monday afternoon on charges of:
- Count 1: Criminal Sexual Conduct – 1st Degree
- Count 2: Criminal Sexual Conduct – 2nd Degree
- Count 3: Criminal Sexual Conduct – 2nd Degree
- Count 4: Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure
He was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond as the magistrate said he is deemed a flight risk and threat to the public.
Highland Park officials are also holding a press conference at 4 p.m. and WXYZ will live-stream the press conference.
In a statement posted to social media on Monday afternoon, Superintendent Sylvia Brown the district was recently made aware of an incident involving a teacher and student. Brown said they notified law enforcement immediately and placed Weaver on a suspension before terminating him after the investigation.
"Our immediate, top priority and focus remains the safety and well-being of our students and their families, and we are committed to supporting them with appropriate resources during this time," Brown said.
