FCPS Teacher Arrested on Assault Charges Involving Student

Fairfax County Police Department detectives have arrested Eliseo Perez, a Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) teacher, for alleged inappropriate contact with a student. The investigation began on June 4 after administrators at Cooper Middle School reported concerns regarding a teacher's behavior.

Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad determined that Perez, 35, of King George, a Special Education teacher at Cooper Middle School, engaged in unlawful and inappropriate contact with a student on two occasions in May 2026. Perez turned himself in and was subsequently charged with two counts of Simple Assault, held on a $4,000 bond.

Perez was placed on administrative leave when the allegations surfaced and is now suspended without pay. He has been employed with FCPS as a teacher since 2025. Victim specialists from the Victim Services Division are providing resources and assistance to the victim. Detectives are seeking additional information and encourage anyone with relevant details to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477) or use the ‘P3 Tips’ App.