Overview
- The Peoria Police Department executed a search warrant at Peoria Unified’s administration center on Monday, July 6, telling reporters the judge-authorized action sought materials investigators believe may be relevant to the probe.
- The investigation focuses on former Centennial High teachers Haley Beck and Angela Burlaka, with police and district records alleging extensive texting, grooming, sex, alcohol and drug provision and explicit videos tied to the same student.
- Peoria Unified says it has cooperated with investigators but argued some requested documents are protected by attorney-client privilege and by federal student-privacy law, and district officials said the July 6 action surprised them.
- Police have recommended charges against both women and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is reviewing those recommendations; no arrests had been reported at the time of the search.
- The warrant closed district operations for the day, forced a board meeting relocation and canceled public comment, intensifying disputes on the governing board, prompting calls for outside oversight, and raising concerns about transparency ahead of the school year.