Substitute Teacher Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Classroom

Stephen Canciani, 32, faces charges after allegedly exposing himself to a sixth-grade class in California, leading to his immediate dismissal from the school district.

• Stephen Canciani, a 32-year-old substitute teacher, was arrested on charges of indecent exposure and annoying or molesting a child after allegedly exposing himself to a class of sixth graders at Anderson Middle School in Shasta County, California.
• The incident came to light after two students reported to a vice principal that Canciani was exposing his bare buttocks in class. The vice principal confirmed the situation and immediately ordered Canciani to leave the school.
• Canciani peacefully surrendered to the Anderson Police Department and was booked into the Shasta County Jail. He was released as of Wednesday afternoon.
• District Superintendent Jason Provence praised the students who reported the incident and assured that Canciani would no longer be allowed to work in the Cascade Union Elementary School District.
• Counseling will be provided for students disturbed by the incident.

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