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Former Galloway School Employee Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charge

Investigators say the alleged abuse spanned 2020–2026, prompting a search for other possible victims.

Overview

  • Lewis Stott, 32, was taken into custody on a Harris County warrant and arrested Friday on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a young child.
  • Police say the alleged abuse occurred while Stott worked at The Galloway School from 2020 to 2026, during which he served as a physical education teacher, second-grade teacher, substitute and soccer coach.
  • The Galloway School says Stott separated from the school in May 2026 and that school officials are cooperating with investigators.
  • Friendswood police say the probe is active, they are urging parents to speak with children who had contact with Stott, and they have set up a tip line at 281-996-3300 for anyone with information.
  • Court records show an arraignment is scheduled for Monday and a public defender appeared in probable-cause court, while reporting differs on whether Stott is being held without bond or on a $100,000 bond; continuous sexual abuse is prosecuted as a severe felony in Texas.