A Los Angeles elementary school teacher who allegedly placed a bag over a student's head was set to appear in court Friday, two days after he was arrested, authorities said.
Thelmo Garcia, who taught fourth grade at Rosewood Elementary School, is accused of child abuse for the alleged bag incident, which occured in class, according a statement from the LA County District Attorney's Office.
"Garcia allegedly placed a plastic bag over a 10-year-old girl's head during class on Feb. 5. After several seconds, he removed the bag," according to the statement.
A teacher at Rosewood Elementary since 2011, Garcia was removed from class in early February, according to the Los Angeles Unified School District, which sent crisis counselors to Rosewood Thursday, the day Garcia's arrest was announced.
A lawyer listed for Garcia didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Garcia faces up to six years in state prison if he's convicted of child abuse, according to the DA's office. The Los Angeles Police Department is still investigating the case.
