Keller teacher charged with unlawfully restraining 4‑year‑old student, police say

Keller police have charged a Shady Grove Elementary teacher with unlawfully restraining a 4‑year‑old student after investigators corroborated a parent's report with statements from school staff. 

The teacher, Charissa Newport, faces a charge of unlawful restraint of a child younger than 17, according to the Keller Police Department.

On March 3, a parent reported to Keller police that her 4‑year‑old autistic child was held down by a teacher for about 10 minutes during nap time on Feb. 9 at Shady Grove Elementary.

Aide told principal what she saw

A teacher's aide later told the principal she witnessed Newport restraining the child, according to police.

Keller police obtained an arrest warrant for Newport on April 1. Newport was arrested at her Keller residence the same day, booked into the Keller Regional Detention Center, and later released on bond, authorities said.

Investigation remains active

Police say the investigation remains active and are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Garrett at jgarrett@cityofkeller.com.

CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.