Christian school teacher in Monterey County accused of sexually assaulting student

SALINAS, California. – Authorities have arrested a Prunedale man after allegations arose that he sexually assaulted a young student, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday.

Michael Louis Moon, 22, was arrested Friday after officers received a report that he allegedly sexually assaulted a student at Prunedale Christian Academy in the 8000 block of Prunedale North Road the day before.

Moon was booked into the Monterey County Jail and is being held on a $1 million bond.

It is unclear whether the alleged incident(s) occurred on school grounds or whether Moon was currently working in his official capacity as a teacher.

KTVU has reached out to Prunedale Christian Academy and is awaiting comment on the allegations against the teacher.

Authorities said they believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone who believes they have been a victim, now or in the past, to “bravely come forward” and speak to their officers.

Dets. Christina Scariot and Nicholas Kennedy can be reached at (831) 755-3811 and (831) 755-3773, respectively.

Anonymous reporting is also possible.