Phoenix teacher arrested in Chicago for alleged sexual relationship with student
United States Marshal Service
PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - A Phoenix teacher was arrested after accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor.
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) said the man was arrested in Chicago after officials issued an arrest warrant for Justin Walters in Maricopa County on May 6.
USMS said Walters was the victim s teacher and groomed her before beginning a sexual relationship with her. After being interviewed by Phoenix police, Walters left Arizona.
“Perpetrators of child abuse often “groom” and manipulate their victims by establishing power in the relationship. This was the case with Walters, who was the victim’s teacher,” said the United States Marshal David Gonzales. “Walters’ arrest will ensure that he will no longer be in a position to exploit children.”
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Phoenix, Arizona - Justin Walters, a teacher at the Desert Garden Montessori School in Phoenix, is alleged to have had long-term, sexual relationship with a minor student, and has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in Chicago, Illinois.
On May 06, 2021, an arrest warrant was issued in Maricopa County for Justin Walters, 29, on 10 counts of sexual contact with a minor. These charges stem from a longstanding relationship where Walters was the victim’s schoolteacher and groomed her before beginning a sexual relationship with her. Shortly after being interviewed by Phoenix Police detectives regarding these allegations, Walters left Arizona.