DORAL, Fla. – A teacher who works at J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High School was arrested Thursday after being discovered engaging in “unlawful sexual activity” with a 17-year-old student in his classroom, authorities confirmed in an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday.
Authorities said the alleged incident came to light when another teacher walked into Edian Villar’s classroom at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday, claiming she saw the 28-year-old teacher “standing behind the victim with his pants at his ankles.”
Noon report:
The witness immediately reported what she saw to the school’s principal, who escorted Villar to the office.
According to the report, the victim, who was interviewed in the presence of her mother, disclosed that she had multiple sexual encounters with Villar in his classroom throughout the school year.
The student described how the relationship evolved from a typical teacher-student dynamic, with Villar showing special attention to her and including her in school clubs, the report stated.
Villar was taken into custody after being read his Miranda rights, at which point he requested legal representation.
Authorities said he was transported to Miami-Dade Schools Police Headquarters and subsequently taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
Students who attend the school told Local 10 News that they were concerned about their own safety after hearing about the allegations.
“It does surprise me what happened because I want to go to school feeling safe but I can’ really go to school knowing people are getting touched and stuff,” said Matthew Hernandez, a junior. “ I never saw anything happen. I just know he was a science teacher.”
Matthew said that students are saying around the school “that the teacher was preying on the student.”
“I am disappointed,” said sophomore Jacobo Valencia. “(It’s) kind of sad that a teacher I like most has turned like into a monster.”
Jail records show Villar is facing eight counts each of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, child abuse without great bodily harm, offenses against students by authority figures, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
As of Friday, he remained at TGK, where his bond was listed at $49,500.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools released the following statement to Local 10 News in response to the allegations:
“Miami-Dade County Public Schools is disturbed by the unsettling allegations made against this individual. Upon learning about this suspected behavior, Miami-Dade Schools Police immediately began their investigation and subsequently made an arrest. This type of behavior will not be tolerated as it runs contrary to the professional conduct we expect from all employees. The District has initiated employment termination proceedings and will ensure the individual is precluded from seeking future employment with the District.”
