Pace HS teacher allegedly sexually assaulted employee during lunch break

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — An employee of James Pace Early College High School has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting another employee, according to Brownsville police.

Oscar Rodriguez, 53, is charged with sexual assault, a second-degree felony. Rodriguez is listed on the Pace Early College HS page as a math teacher.

_{Oscar Rodriguez (Brownsville PD)}

On Wednesday, the Brownsville Police Department responded to James Pace Early College High School regarding a report of sexual assault involving two school employees.

The victim in the case told authorities that during their lunch break, they went off campus with Rodriguez. During the break, Rodriguez allegedly touched and penetrated the victim with his hands without consent.

When they retunred from lunch the victim in the case told campus administration about the incident.

Brownsville PD arrested Rodriguez and he was transported to the Brownsville city jail.

His bond has been set at $50,000.

ValleyCentral reached out to the Brownsville Independent School District for comment on the arrest and received the following statement.

"The Brownsville Independent School District confirms that an employee at Pace Early College High School was arrested yesterday by the Brownsville Police Department on allegations related to a sexual assault that occurred off-campus," the statement reads. "BISD is fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue their investigation. The district assures the community that no students were involved. Out of respect for the victim’s well-being and due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, we will not release additional details at this time. BISD also maintains its policy of not discussing personnel matters publicly."