BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) — A Goose Creek CISD security guard was arrested and charged after allegedly being involved in a physical altercation with a 13-year-old student, according to charging documents.
Records show Goose Creek CISD police filed charges against Horace Mann Junior High School security guard Brittany Munoz on Tuesday.
Charging documents allege that Munoz was upset when the 13-year-old was using profane language at her.
Munoz allegedly grabbed him and pushed him, causing the student’s nose to hit a tile wall.
During Friday’s probable cause court, the judge set Munoz’s bond at $15,000 on charges of injury to a child.
Goose Creek CISD sent Eyewitness News the following statement:
“Goose Creek CISD places utmost importance on student safety and remains dedicated to ensuring a secure and nurturing learning environment for all students. We regret to inform you of the arrest of security officer Brittany Munoz in connection with an incident involving a student on our campus. Upon receiving notice of this concern, the district administration promptly removed Ms. Munoz from her security detail, initiated an investigation, and notified law enforcement; the district will continue working with law enforcement in the investigation of the incident and has removed Ms. Munoz from the campus. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation and the confidentiality surrounding personnel and student matters, we are unable to provide further details.”
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