Union County teacher arrested, accused of sending 'obscene material' to multiple students on Snapchat

Weddington High School teacher Santos Alejandro Valladares has been arrested and charged with disseminating obscenities to a minor, WCNC Charlotte reports.

The Union County Sheriff's Office said the arrest was the result of an investigation with the assistance of Union County Public Schools.

UCPS staff initially received information that Valladares was "maintaining inappropriate contact with students online."

According to UCSO, detectives determined Valladares shared "obscene material" during conversations on Snapchat.

Investigators are still investigating the matter. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office at 704-283-3789 or Union County Crime Stoppers at 704-283-5600.

UCPS told WCNC Charlotte that Valladares is still employed with the district, but has been on administrative leave since Sept. 28.