A substitute teacher in Anderson, California, has been arrested on charges of indecent exposure and annoying or molesting a child. According to Huff Post, Stephen Canciani, 32, allegedly exposed his bare buttocks to a class of sixth graders at Anderson Middle School. 

The incident was brought to light when two students reported it to a vice principal. Upon investigation, the vice principal witnessed Canciani with his pants and underwear pulled down to his mid-thigh. The vice principal immediately ordered Canciani to leave the building and contacted law enforcement. 

Canciani turned himself into the Anderson Police Department later that night. In a letter to parents, Anderson Middle School Principal Felicia Ross said the teacher, whom she identified as

“Mr. Costello,”

exposed

“his upper chest/neck area, butt cheeks and butt crack,”

and added that

“two students reported seeing frontal genital nudity.”

The statement assured parents that Canciani would no longer be returning to work in the Cascade Union Elementary School District.

District Superintendent Jason Provence released a statement on Wednesday praising students for coming forward.

“We are extremely proud of our students that came forward to report [Canciani],”

Provence said.

“We applaud these students for their bravery and are deeply sorry for this appalling experience.”

The school district has announced that counseling services will be provided to students who may have been affected by the incident. 

Stephen Canciani was arrested and taken into custody in Shasta County after surrendering to the police. However, according to the Sacramento Bee, he has since been released as of Wednesday afternoon.

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