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Friendswood school teacher arrested on child sexual abuse charge
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Friendswood Police Department is handling the investigation, which led to Stott's arrest on August 7.
A teacher in Friendswood has been arrested on a charge related to child sexual abuse. Lewis Stott, 32, was taken into custody on a Harris County warrant. The arrest is connected to an ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse that occurred between 2020 and 2026.
Stott was employed at The Galloway School in Friendswood during this time, holding various positions including physical education teacher and soccer club coach. The Friendswood Police Department is handling the investigation, which led to Stott's arrest on August 7. Further details about the case are available from the Friendswood Police Department, which has released information about the arrest and investigation.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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