Clovis teacher faces child molestation charges

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Clovis Police arrested Neng Yang, 43, of Clovis Friday, after serving a search warrant in Clovis for child molestation. On late Thursday evening (1/26) Clovis Police were notified of potentially inappropriate behavior of a teacher at Freedom Elementary School with a student in the classroom.

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Clovis Police working closely with the Clovis Unified School District arrested Yang on 18 counts of child molestation under the age of 10, one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child, 9 counts of having a minor perform prohibited acts, and 9 counts of possessing matter depicting minor engaging in or simulating sexual conduct. Our Department is also working with Homeland Security Investigations to bring federal charges related to child exploitation material production. Our agency is part of the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that networks with other agencies in the investigations of crimes of this nature.

Due to the nature of the crime and the confidential victim, we cannot release further information regarding this case so as not to reveal the child's identity. Yang is currently in custody at the Fresno County Jail and is being held without bail. At this time the Clovis Police are asking for any possible additional victims to come forward and contact the Clovis Police Department at 559-324-2471.

Clovis Unified is working cooperatively with Clovis Police Department in the investigation and prosecution of Neng Yang, a second grade teacher at Freedom Elementary School.

Clovis Unified states "Our school and District team are heartbroken to learn one of our teachers may have so seriously violated the trust and confidence of every member of our community and the students we serve," said Superintendent Janet Young. "We are working arm-in-arm with law enforcement to ensure they have full access to our schools and resources in their investigation of this case. Our first priority is the well-being of our students and we are using every option available to support the school community, our staff, and most importantly, the student and family involved."

Mr. Yang was immediately placed on leave Friday afternoon. The District will continue to work closely with law enforcement officials on their criminal investigation. In addition, the District intends to pursue Mr. Yang's dismissal from his teaching position.

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