Overview
- 27-year-old former San Luis High School digital photography teacher Genesis Alvarado was formally charged with three felonies in court Tuesday after his arrest last week.
- Reported charges include luring a minor for sexual exploitation and sexual conduct with a minor, alleging misconduct that dates to March.
- A judge reduced Alvarado’s bond to $100,000 and he remains held at the Yuma County Detention Center.
- The Yuma Union High School District says it terminated Alvarado’s employment on August 7 and promptly reported the allegations to the San Luis Police Department.
- San Luis police say the probe centers on a 17-year-old, believe there may be additional victims, and have scheduled a preliminary hearing for August 17 while urging anyone with information to contact investigators.