Updated information: Woodville ISD has released a statement on the Truelove arrest

Update:

As we reported earlier today, Zachary Allen Truelove, formerly Woodville ISD teacher and coach has been arrested.

Truelove has been charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor as well as various other charges including drug charges.

ETB has now learned that Truelove was an inclusion teacher and coach also at Coldspring-Oakhurst High School in San Jacinto County.

ETB spoke with Chief Jack Dean at the school and learned that Truelove ended his employment in that district in 2022. Dean also stated that this is an ongoing investigation and he is unable to release any additional information at this time.

We will update our readers as more information is made available.

Below: Woodville ISD has released a statement

Woodville ISD has released a statement regarding the arrest of a teacher and coach.

"On October 3, 2024, WISD was notified that a WISD teacher/coach, Zachary Truelove, assigned to the Middle and High School campuses was arrested. The District immediately removed the individual from all school related responsibilities, and he is no longer employed by the school district. As a standard practice, we do not publicize ongoing investigations in an attempt to safeguard the investigatory process. However, as knowledge of the arrest has now become widespread, the District obtained consent from law enforcement to issue a statement informing our community that the District is aware and took swift, appropriate action to address the concern.

While I cannot provide detailed information, it is the District’s understanding that the investigation does not relate to school-based conduct or students of WISD. Nevertheless, District leadership remains committed to working transparently with parents and the community, while also navigating the complexities of cooperating with law enforcement and complying with confidentiality laws. It is a tight rope we walk to keep our stakeholders informed when handling multifaceted personnel issues. We appreciate our community and parents' trust and partnership as we all work towards the common goal of safeguarding the educational environment for our students.