TOWSON, Md. — A Baltimore County Public Schools teacher has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing a minor.
WATCH: Baltimore County teacher arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor
Sean Brooks, 40, a physical education teacher at Perry Hall High School, is charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse of a minor.
These incidents allegedly happened on school grounds.
Judy Cross, who lives near the school, reacted to the charges.
"It just really sickens me that a teacher of anybody would do that to their students. It's almost one of those unfathomable things," Cross said.
She said it's even more worrisome considering her granddaughter will soon start school at Perry Hall High.
"It's scary more than anything because the kids at that age, they trust, and they think that there's no worry about a teacher doing anything to them, so it really is worrisome and sad that kids have to go through something like that."
This comes just about a week after another Baltimore County gym teacher at Deep Creek Middle School was charged with multiple sex offenses and assault charges involving children.
Malaya Gamble, whose son goes to a different high school, told WMAR 2 News that the frequency means something needs to change in the hiring process in Baltimore County Public Schools.
"Maybe look into the vetting process of some of these instructors to make sure that they don't have a history of abusive tendencies is something to consider," Gamble said.
"I pray that it doesn't happen to my child. It's just something you've got to always be concerned about. All the different violences and different things that go on, this thing on top of that, it's just what's next unfortunately."
Brooks was hired in 2017 and has worked at the school since that time.
He is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond.
In a letter sent out to staff and parents, the school's principal, Abbey Campbell, said this type of behavior "will not be tolerated."
"BCPS is fully cooperating with law enforcement on this matter, and Mr. Brooks is on administrative leave and is barred from BCPS property. These charges are deeply disturbing, and this alleged behavior is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated," the letter said.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have additional information or who believes they may be a victim of Brooks to come forward.
They can contact the police at 410-887-7720 or the Department of Social Services at 410-887-8463.
The investigation is ongoing.
