On Friday, April 5, 2024, the Mesquite Police Department was made aware of a potential inappropriate relationship between a teacher and student at Vanguard High School, part of the Mesquite ISD.
On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the US Marshals Service North Texas Fugitive Task Force arrested Cesar Antonio Jimenez, a 32-year-old male from Midlothian, Texas.
Jimenez was charged with one count of Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student.
According to a letter sent to parents, Jimenez was a teacher in the Vanguard's automotive program. Jimenez resigned after learning of the investigation against him.
The Mesquite Police Department remains committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students in our community through our partnership with the Mesquite ISD.