DPHS former paraeducator arrested for sexual battery

Kristian Lazcano, Reporter • May 8, 2025

Courtesy of Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office

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The 29-year-old Miguel “Michael” Angel Juarez, a former Special Education Paraeducator at Dos Pueblos High School, was arrested today for sexual battery. The investigation followed a suspected sexual battery of a student that occurred during the DPHS After-Prom Party on Sunday at Bowlero, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and an announcement made by DPHS Principal Bill Woodard.

In a press release, the sheriff’s department stated that Juarez “was familiar with the [survivor] … through his employment” at DPHS. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are asking anyone with additional information or other potential survivors to come forward.

Woodard shared in a ParentSquare post today that Juarez was put on administrative leave as soon as allegations were made, and on Monday Juarez resigned.

Anyone with information relevant to the case is asked to contact Detective Kiesow (805) 681-4150. Anonymous tips can be left at sbsheriff.org/home/anonymous-tip or by calling (805) 681-4171.

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