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A Baltimore County high school teacher was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a female student in April, according to court records. 

Carlos Arroyo, 30, was a Social Studies teacher and the boys' varsity soccer coach at Randallstown High School. He began working with the district in 2022. 

He was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor and assault, court records show.

Arroyo's attorney said Thursday that they will pursue an appeal in the case and are considering whether to seek a review of the sentence. 

"It's never an easy thing to be told you won't be able to be with your family and loved ones for 20 years," Arroyo's attorney said in a statement. "This has been and will continue to be a difficult case for all parties involved. Mr. Arroyo remains respectful of the judicial system and its process, which includes the Court's sentence yesterday."

Charging documents detail allegations

According to charging documents, Arroyo performed sexual acts on an underage girl near the Owings Mills Metro Station. 

The victim told police that Arroyo was driving her to the station when the incident occurred. According to charging documents, Arroyo grabbed and touched the student inappropriately and kissed her while in his car. 

The victim told police that during the assault, "she was silent and didn't know what to do. She froze."

According to court documents, the victim told a school social worker about the incident, prompting a police investigation.

The victim also told police that she went to Arroyo to help with school and relationship issues. During a court appearance, prosecutors raised concerns that Arroyo had groomed the victim.

According to court documents, Arroyo is married and has two children. He was prohibited from seeing his children — and any other minors — while on home detention during his trial.

Baltimore County Public Schools placed him on administrative leave following his arrest in June 2024.

On Thursday, district leaders said Arroyo is no longer employed by the school system.