El Paso teacher faces federal charges in connection to crimes involving children

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A Chapin High School teacher was arrested Thursday by the FBI.

Orlando Solis , 46, of El Paso, was charged with transfer obscene material to minors

In connection with the investigation, FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey R. Downey said, “FBI El Paso’s Child Exploitation & Human Trafficking Task Force will immediately act upon allegations of child exploitation in order to protect our community’s children.

The FBI is asking the public that if they are a victim of this type of crime or know of someone who may be a victim to call the FBI at 915-832-5000.

Solis is a math teacher at the high school.

"The district is grateful for the collaborative efforts of agents led by FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey R. Downey to keep our students safe," said Manuel Chavira, chief of the El Paso Independent School District Police Department. "El Paso ISD will fully cooperate with federal authorities throughout the course of this investigation."

The FBI, the US Army's Criminal Investigation Division and the El Paso Independent School District Police Department are investigating this case.

As of Friday morning, Solis remains at the El Paso County Jail Facility according to jail records.

Solis is expected in federal court on Monday.

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