Man Arrested For Sexual Battery At Terra Linda High: Police

SAN RAFAEL, CA — A man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sexual battery after he allegedly inappropriately touched people at Terra Linda High School in San Rafael.

San Rafael police received a report around 7:30 a.m. about an unwanted person on the campus on Nova Albion Way. The man was walking around the campus and talking to students, police Lt. Dan Fink said.

The suspect allegedly followed a student into a hallway at the school. The student notified a teacher, who escorted the man to the administration office, Fink said. A school official then escorted the man off campus.

"Shortly after he left, a person reported that they were inappropriately touched by the subject," Fink said.

Administrators locked classroom doors to prevent the man from entering buildings. Classroom doors were unlocked once it was confirmed the suspect left the campus, Fink said.

"SRPD units responded to school and learned that there were possibly additional victims who were inappropriately touched by the subject," Fink said.

Police recognized the suspect based on the description. Officers found and arrested Willie Jones, 39, of San Rafael, at 8:15 a.m. in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue.

"Through interviews, it appears that there may be two victims, one minor and one adult," Fink said.

In an email to the San Rafael City Schools community, Superintendent Jim Hogeboom said the safety of students and staff is the district's "highest priority."

"At this time, we are working closely with the two students involved and their families," he said. "We are relieved to share that they are safe, and they've returned to their regular school activities."

The incident remains under investigation. No other information was immediately available.