An elementary school teacher who was suspected of molesting students is now accused of having sex with a child.
Hector Manley, 30, who previously worked at Parkside Elementary, was charged with one count of capital sexual battery on a victim under 12-years-old along with 10 counts of lewd and lascivious molestation on a victim under 12.
Having sex with a child under the age of 12 is considered capital sexual battery. There have been 13 reported victims.
According to an arrest report, victims said that Manley would repeatedly touch their breasts and vaginas.
Manley would also communicate with victims on Snapchat.
One victim told police that Manley bought her new shoes and bought her McDonald’s on her birthday.
Another victim, a boy, told police that Manley told him that he would “kill his mother if anyone found out.” Manley also coaches a soccer team in Naples.
According to Miguel Niño director of the Mexisoccer League, nothing came up in a background check that was ran for Manley.
“The kids trusted him as much as the parents him,” Niño said. “And that was an error.”
According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, USA, Manley turned himself into the Collier County Jail Thursday afternoon.
He has been ordered to not have contact with minors in person or online through social media.
He is also not allowed to be within 50 feet of a school or a daycare.
Manley’s bond has been set at $1.5 million.
An investigation is ongoing.