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More Victims Possible At School Where Worker Showed Porn To Students: Police

Arlington County Police arrested an employee at a public school who they say showed pornography to students; there may be more victims.

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Arlington County Police arrested 18-year-old Matthew Pineda​ of Fairfax, who they say showed pornography to students at a local elementary school. Police believe there could be more victims who have not contacted authorities.
Arlington County Police arrested 18-year-old Matthew Pineda​ of Fairfax, who they say showed pornography to students at a local elementary school. Police believe there could be more victims who have not contacted authorities. (Arlington County Police Department)

ARLINGTON, VA — Anyone who may have been assaulted by an extended day employee at Abington Elementary School is being asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department.

Detectives began investigating 18-year-old Matthew Pineda of Fairfax on April 19, after receiving reports that he showed pornography to three Abington Elementary students.

Police arrested Pineda and charged him with assault and battery and two counts of possession of child pornography. Pineda is being held without bond at the Arlington County Detention Facility, according to police.

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Anyone with information about this case or past inappropriate encounters with Pineda is asked to contact Detective R. Munizza at rmunizza@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-4171. Information may also be provided anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

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