WOODVILLE, Texas — A Woodville Independent School District teacher has been arrested and is no longer employed at the district.
On October 3, 2024, the district was told that Zachary Truelove, who worked at the middle and high school campuses, was arrested after an investigation that "does not relate to school-based conduct or students of WISD", according to the district.
After Woodville ISD was informed of the arrest, he was removed from all school-related activities and is no longer employed at the district.
Read the full statement from Woodville ISD below:
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 we 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 parent’s trust and partnership as we all work towards the common goal of safeguarding the educational environment for our students.