Between August 16, 2023, and May 22, 2024, a suspect, Giacomo “Jack” Antonio Valdivieso-Vargas (21 years old) was employed as a Teacher’s Aide at Utt Middle School (Tustin Unified School District).
During this time, an investigation by the Tustin Police Department has revealed Vargas inappropriately touched a 12-year-old girl. It is also alleged Vargas made sexual remarks to two other 12-year-old girls.
Vargas was arrested yesterday and he was booked at the Orange County Jail for Felony Child Abuse, Child Annoyance, and Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a Child Under 14 years old.
The Tustin Police Department is seeking help from the public in identifying anyone else that Vargas may have victimized. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact School Resource Officer Hense at 714-573-3186 or chense@tustinca.org.
