From the El Segundo PD...
On August 2, 2012, El Segundo Investigators received an anonymous report through the Department of Children and Family Services alleging the sexual assault of two male juveniles. A thorough investigation was conducted and it was determined that two students were assaulted last school year in a classroom while attending Center Street School in El Segundo. Today, Jeffrey Simonek, a 5th grade teacher who has been on administrative leave during this investigation, was served with a warrant for his arrest pursuant to these crimes.
From 2005 to 2011, Simonek worked as a camp counselor for boys ages 6-11 at a summer camp in the Lake Tahoe area. This investigation has revealed Simonek committed similar criminal acts with young boys at this camp. Simonek has also volunteered with various youth organizations in Los Angeles and Orange County, which placed him in direct contact with young boys. Based on the investigation, it is believed Simonek sought these volunteer and counselor positions which allowed him to interact with boys he could potentially victimize.
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I got this Wednesday night from a parent:
October 24, 2012
Dear Parents,
This letter is to regretfully inform you that Mr. Jeffrey Simonek, who taught 5th Grade at Center Street School, has been arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor. Mr. Simonek is on administrative leave.
We understand that this may be a difficult and confusing time for all those involved in the school community and this sad news affects all of us.
If you or anyone you know is aware of information that may be relevant to this matter, please contact El Segundo Police Detective Jeff Humphrey, who can be reached at 310-524-2284 or at jhumphrey@elsegundo.org.
Sincerely,
Geoff Yantz, Ed.D.
Superintendent
