WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – A Florida elementary school teacher is facing charges in which he allegedly asked online to have sex with a 2-year-old and traveled with the child.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that 28-year-old Xavier Donte Alexander had been arrested on charges of sexually tempting a minor and meeting a minor for sex. Alexander is a fourth grade teacher at Grove Park Elementary School in Palm Beach Gardens and also advertises as a babysitter on various websites.
The sheriff and the court clerk did not immediately disclose further information about the allegations. Alexander was ordered in court on Friday to hold a $ 1 million bond. He is represented by the Palm Beach County Public Protector, who did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Palm Beach County School District has issued a statement saying it is “shocked and shocked” by the allegations and is working with law enforcement. According to the district, Alexander was suspended pending the outcome of the investigation and that none of Alexander’s alleged crimes took place at school. It said parents and families are offered support services.
If convicted on both charges, Alexander could face up to 20 years in prison.