A North Texas high school teacher was arrested on Friday and charged with voyeurism following allegations involving a student.
Duncanville police said officers took Garrett Michael Davis, a math teacher at Duncanville High School, into custody around 11:30 a.m. after investigating reports of alleged misconduct between an educator and a student. The school district has placed Garrett on administrative leave while the investigation continues.
Voyeurism “refers to the act of watching, recording, or taking pictures of someone without their permission and with the intent to arouse or gratify sexual desire. This occurs when the person being observed is in a dwelling or structure and believes they are in a private location. This can include situations such as bathrooms, changing rooms, bedrooms, or other private spaces,” Texas Criminal Defense Group states on its website.
If the victim is over the age of 14, the offender could be charged with a Class C Misdemeanor and fined up to $500 for a first offense. A second offense would be a Class B Misdemeanor, with a possible jail term of up to 6 months and/or a fine of up to $2,000.
If the victim is 14 or younger, voyeurism is a state jail felony, with fines of up to $10,000. Police have not commented on the age of the student victim involved in the case.
Authorities said the case began after concerns were reported to Duncanville ISD administrators on April 13. The district then referred the matter to both its police department and Duncanville police for further investigation.
Duncanville ISD said Davis has been placed on administrative leave and that officials are cooperating fully with law enforcement. The district also said it is committed to maintaining a safe environment for students.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing and that they will continue working with district officials and community partners to review all allegations and ensure student safety.
Officials noted that there may be additional victims and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Detective Hernandez at 972-707-3842 or the Duncanville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 972-780-5037.
