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Police have arrested a substitute teacher who is accused of sending inappropriate messages to students in Norwalk.
Investigators said Norwalk Police received a complaint on Sept. 16, 2024, about a middle school substitute teacher sending inappropriate messages to students.
Detectives said they conducted an extensive investigation, which included numerous interviews, digital forensic examinations and the execution of search warrants.
An arrest warrant was granted by Stamford Superior Court and Richard Lovallo, 64, was arrested on Friday.
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The Stamford man is facing charges including risk of injury/impairing the morals of a minor and harmful communication with a minor.
Officials from Norwalk Public Schools said he was a long-term substitute and he was removed from working in Norwalk Public Schools in any capacity pending the findings of the investigation.
The alleged incident that led to the arrest happened during the summer of 2024 and it was reported to Roton Middle School administration in fall 2024, according to Norwalk Public Schools.
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He is due in court on Feb. 7.
