News Summary
Augustine Rodney Rendon, a teacher in San Antonio, has been arrested for invasive visual recording following allegations of inappropriate behavior with a 7-year-old student. A police investigation was launched after the child reported that Rendon used his phone to take pictures of her private areas. This incident is part of a worrying trend in the San Antonio education system, with multiple recent arrests related to misconduct among educators. Local authorities stress the need for vigilance in safeguarding students.
San Antonio – A 29-year-old teacher from San Antonio, Augustine Rodney Rendon, has been arrested and charged with invasive visual recording, a felony under Texas law. The charges stem from allegations involving a 7-year-old student who reported inappropriate behavior to her mother, prompting a police investigation.
According to reports, the young victim indicated that during an interaction with Rendon, he called her to his desk and manipulated his phone to take pictures of her private areas. The child reportedly stated that he positioned his leg between hers and urged her to further separate her legs. The girl noticed multiple sounds resembling a camera shutter during the episode, leading her to believe intimate photos were taken.
The incident was reported to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) in March 2023 after the girl’s mother filed a formal complaint. Following this report, authorities conducted a ChildSafe interview, wherein the victim reiterated her claims about Rendon taking photographs of her.
A search warrant executed at Rendon’s residence led to the discovery and seizure of multiple electronic devices. Investigators found eight pictures on his phone related to the alleged incident, of which six distinctly depicted areas underneath the girl’s skirt, identifying her shoes and shorts as part of the images. The specifics surrounding which school district Rendon was affiliated with have not been disclosed, and further information remains limited.
This arrest is part of a troubling pattern of incidents involving educators in the San Antonio area. Another case involved Christopher Patrick Uresti, a 23-year-old former teacher at Southwest ISD, who was also charged with serious offenses including grooming and sexual assault of a 12-year-old student. Uresti allegedly began inappropriate conduct after the student reported his actions to school officials, leading to a formal investigation by the school district.
Uresti was reported to have engaged in misconduct by texting and communicating inappropriately with students, claiming a coaching role that was not a part of his duties. He faced multiple allegations of sexual assault against the student, which were said to have occurred three times between February and March 2025. Following reports from parents and further investigation, he was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, with his bond set at $300,000. The school district stated they initially conducted an investigation into inappropriate behavior in October 2022 but did not find credible evidence of sexual misconduct at that time. They are now cooperating with law enforcement as the investigation into Uresti continues.
Additionally, Caleb Nelson, a 23-year-old teacher at Jubilee Academies, was arrested for having an improper relationship with a 17-year-old student. This arrest followed a tip received by the San Antonio Police Department, prompting an investigation into the nature of the relationship between the teacher and the student. Nelson was apprehended on active warrants for sexual assault and improper relationship with a student. School officials took immediate action by reporting the allegations to the authorities and removing Nelson from the campus upon confirmation of the claims.
These incidents highlight a concerning trend in the San Antonio education system, prompting a call for heightened vigilance and protective measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Local authorities continue to emphasize the importance of reporting any inappropriate behavior to maintain a secure learning environment for all.
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