On February 13, 2020 the New Mexico State Police were called to investigate allegations of criminal sexual contact of a juvenile that occurred at Valencia High School in Los Lunas, New Mexico.

The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was called and assumed control of the investigation. Through an extensive investigation, State Police agents learned the female juvenile victim, who is a student at Valencia High School, was sexually assaulted by a teacher. The juvenile disclosed she was in class when Lawrence Larson (50) Los Lunas, NM touched her between her legs. The student left the classroom and walked to the weight room. Larson followed the student, took her to the ground and inappropriately touched the female student. The student was able to fight off Larson and escape.

On Friday, February 14, 2020 Larson was arrested without incident and charged with:

• Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor 3rd Degree Felony
• False Imprisonment 4th Degree Felony

Larson was booked into the Valencia County Adult Detention Center on a no bond hold.  The name of the juvenile will not be released by State Police. This case is still under investigation with no additional information available.