South Lake Tahoe, CA- A local teacher was arrested after being accused of sexual misconduct. Nathan Crnich, a 39-year-old South Tahoe High School teacher, was taken into custody for sexual advances on multiple students. Last month, high school staff notified the SLTPD School Resource Officer (SRO) of a STHS teacher who was inappropriately touching students in class. Crnich was immediately placed on administrative leave by school administration while a preliminary investigation started.

SLTPD found three, and a possible fourth student, who reported inappropriate conduct by Crnich. SLTPD, in conjunction with the El Dorado District Attorney’s Office, determined Crnich was suspect in multiple inappropriate interactions with his students. Crnich was arrested for Penal Code 647.6 (annoying or molesting a child). Crnich was arrested at the high school without incident and booked El Dorado County Jail with a $150,000 bail.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. SLTPD encourages anyone who may have been in contact with Crnich or may be a victim, to please contact the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at (530) 542-6100.
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