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San Rafael Teacher Arrested on Allegations of Illegal Relationship With Minor

Investigators say interviews and search warrants produced evidence they say shows an illegal relationship and the case now faces both criminal charges and a school personnel review.

Overview

  • School administrators reported concerns on April 14 and launched a parallel personnel inquiry that led police to open a criminal investigation.
  • Detectives say interviews with the victim and witnesses plus search warrants to review communications produced evidence they say supported the allegation of an inappropriate relationship.
  • Police arrested 35-year-old Kevin Eric Allen at his San Rafael home on Wednesday and booked him into Marin County Jail on charges including arranging to meet a minor for sexual intent, annoying or molesting a minor under 18, and an alleged probation violation.
  • Jail records show Allen remains in custody on $50,000 bail, San Rafael City Schools has suspended him, and counselors and resources have been offered to the victim, the victim’s family, students, and staff.
  • Law enforcement asked the public to submit tips to the San Rafael Police Department as prosecutors consider formal charges and the case moves through court, with criminal guilt not yet determined.