Overview
- Police said 37-year-old Mareno Smith of Acworth was taken into custody on charges related to sexual offenses involving a minor.
- Authorities said the alleged incidents occurred while he was employed as an elementary school teacher in the Cobb County School District and also coaching at a local high school.
- Investigators said they obtained arrest warrants following their inquiry and that the case remains active as they work with school officials.
- The school district stated the alleged conduct was personal and off-campus with no connection to school activities or programs.
- Police did not release additional details about the allegations or the victim and asked anyone with information to contact the Special Victims Unit at 770-801-3470.