Crime & Safety
Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting Woodlands Teen
Richard Chiamulera, who coached girls basketball and taught English, was charged with three counts of sexual assault of a child.
THE WOODLANDS, TX — A Woodlands High School was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student, police said.
Richard Chiamulera, 31, who coached girls basketball and taught English at the Conroe ISD campus since August 2016, was charged with three counts of sexual assault of a child.
The 16-year-old girl told police that she and Chiamulera began their relationship last summer after she got her drivers license.
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When Chiamulera was questioned about the relationship, investigators said he confessed.
The Woodlands High School released this statement:
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"I expect over the next few days you will see and hear news reports regarding our school. I wanted you to hear directly from me accurate information about what has happened. Richard Chiamulera, an English teacher and assistant girls’ basketball coach at The Woodlands High School, was arrested today by Conroe ISD Police. He was charged with sexual assault of a child.
"Mr. Chiamulera was hired on August 12, 2016. He was suspended on February 6, 2019, while the investigation was conducted by the CISD Police Department with the assistance of the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office. The District is in the process of terminating Mr. Chiamulera’s employment.
"I want to assure you that The Woodlands High School and Conroe ISD are committed to providing a safe learning environment for your children. The alleged actions of this individual do not reflect the professionalism and care exhibited by TWHS staff who strive to provide our students a quality education.
"If your child has any information related to this investigation, please contact the Conroe ISD Police Department at 936-709-8911."
Chiamulera is being held with his bail set at $600,000.
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