Sherman Oaks teacher suspected of child molestation

SHERMAN OAKS - A teacher is accused of child molestation in Sherman Oaks and there may be additional victims, police said.

The suspect, Samantha Arizabal, had been employed as a teacher at Ivy Bound Academy since 2020, according to authorities. 

Arizabal was arrested March 15 after someone reported alleged ongoing inappropriate sexual conduct.

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The District Attorney's office has since filed multiple felony charges against Arizabal. 

Detectives are asking anyone who may be a victim or has additional information regarding Samantha Arizabal to contact Juvenile Division Detectives at (818) 374-5415. 

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