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Pennsylvania School Resource Officer Charged with Sexual Assault of Student

Costas Alestas, a former officer at East Hills Middle School, faces multiple charges including statutory sexual assault and invasion of privacy.

  • Alestas allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old student both on and off school grounds.
  • The investigation began after the student confided in a guidance counselor about the relationship.
  • Authorities found an 'upskirt' video of an 11-year-old student on Alestas' phone.
  • Alestas was terminated from the Bethlehem Police Department and is currently in custody on $500,000 bail.
  • Officials urge potential additional victims to come forward with information.
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