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Plano teacher fired after arrest on child sex abuse charge; police investigate more possible victims
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Plano police said they arrested 64-year-old Campbell on Wednesday after a student reported inappropriate physical contact while at Brinker Elementary, where Campbell has been a teacher for 28 years, the district said.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The arrest of a long-time teacher at Brinker Elementary on a child sex abuse charge has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about the safety and well-being of students in the Plano school district. As the police investigation unfolds, parents and residents in Southlake and surrounding areas are likely to be watching closely, given the proximity to their own community. The fact that the accused teacher had been employed at the school for 28 years, building trust with students and families, makes the allegations all the more disturbing. The Plano police department's investigation into potential additional victims will be crucial in determining the full extent of the situation, and local residents will be looking for reassurance that schools are taking all necessary steps to protect students and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Plano police said they arrested 64-year-old Campbell on Wednesday after a student reported inappropriate physical contact while at Brinker Elementary, where Campbell has been a teacher for 28 years, the district said.
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