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Assistant Principal Arrested in Online Exploitation Sting

2/14/2026

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San José Police Department arrested 11 individuals last week in a multi-agency operation against online exploitation.
Ruben Guzman, Sunrise Middle School assistant principal, allegedly communicated with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old boy and arranged a meeting for sexual acts.
Sunrise Middle School's director emphasized the allegations did not involve any students, while the school provides counseling and support to students and families and is cooperating with law enforcement.

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San José Police Department arrested 11 individuals last week in a multi-agency operation against online exploitation.
Ruben Guzman, Sunrise Middle School assistant principal, allegedly communicated with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old boy and arranged a meeting for sexual acts.
Sunrise Middle School's director emphasized the allegations did not involve any students, while the school provides counseling and support to students and families and is cooperating with law enforcement.