Crime & Safety

Teachers' Aide Arrested, Charged with Having Sex with Male Student, 15

Chrystina Delrosario, 25, of El Cajon, was arrested and booked into Las Colinas Jail.

A 25-year-old El Cajon woman, who was serving as a teachers' aide at Reflections Central School, 8734 Hercules St., in La Mesa, was arrested Monday after reports surfaced that she may have had sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old student. 

Chrystina Delrosario, was arrested and booked into Las Colinas Jail, whereafter she posted bail and was released Tuesday.

She was charged with one count each of a lewd act with a child, intent to commit a sexual offense with a minor, and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

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La Mesa Police responded to a call from the school at around 10:15 a.m. Monday, when school officials contacted the police saying they had received information on the alleged incident. The patrol officer was assisted by detectives, who conducted the preliminary investigation.

10News reports that school officials confronted Delrosario and the alleged student in the incident, but both of them denied the allegations.

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The incident reportedly took place at the school on or around June 27, 2012, according to police. The investigation is ongoing.

According to the San Diego County Office of Education website, "Reflections is a joint partnership between the Juvenile Court and Community Schools and the Probation Department.  The Juvenile Court and Community Schools provides the educational component of the program consisting of three classrooms.  The Probation Department provides a comprehensive counseling program and structured supervision."

If you have any information on this case, please call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400. 

 You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com).  You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.


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