El Monte Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Young Girl

BEAUMONT, CA — A Beaumont man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under 14 years of age, police announced. Sixty-year-old Miguel Lazo is accused of sexually assaulting one of his own young family members.

According to police, the arrest stems from a months-long investigation into the allegations that first arose when officers were called to a local hospital emergency room in early 2018 "to investigate a report that a female juvenile had been sexually assaulted by a family member," according to a police statement.

"It was determined that the alleged assault occurred in a family member’s residence in the City of Beaumont," police said.

A warrant was issued for Lazo, who is a teacher in the El Monte Union High School District, after the case was submitted to and reviewed by the Riverside County District Attorney’s office, police said.

El Monte and Beaumont police worked together to arrest Lazo in the 3000 block of Tyler Avenue, which maps data indicates is El Monte High School, on Tuesday.

"His arrest and this investigation does not involve any allegations related to his employment with the El Monte Union High School District," Beaumont police said.

Additional details regarding the alleged assault were not provided.

Police asked that if anyone has information related to the case, to call 951-769-8500. Information may also be reported anonymously via email at crimetips@beaumontpd.org.