Middle School Teacher Arrested NR13031bb

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department Juvenile Division’s Sexually Exploited Child Unit (SECU) has been involved in an investigation involving a teacher at Portola Middle School in Tarzana.  SECU Detectives assumed the investigation on June 19, 2012, after a crime report for child annoying was generated on June 18, 2012.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of 32-year-old Jason Leon on February 4, 2013; his bail was set at $35,000.00.  The City Attorney has filed 4 misdemeanor counts of Child Annoyance (647.6 (A)(1) PC) and 2 counts of Battery (242 PC) against Mr. Leon involving 3 victims, between the ages of 13 and 14 years-old.

Throughout this investigation, LAPD Detectives have worked consistently with the LAUSD Administrators to ensure that Mr. Leon was not in a position to be in contact with students.  

***photograph of the suspect is attached on the second page of the news release***

Anyone with information regarding this crime, or know of possible witnesses or victims is urged to contact Juvenile Division Detective Aguirre at 213-486-0580. Anyone wishing to report a crime may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.”  Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.