MESQUITE, Texas — Mesquite ISD confirmed this week that a teacher at Mesquite Academy was arrested at his home by the Rockwall Police Department on two counts related to child pornography.

According to Rockwall PD, Chad Beery was booked on Nov. 3 and released on Nov. 6, after posting bond. Bond amounts were set at $250,000 and $500,000, respectively, by a judge.

The charges include possession of child pornography and possession of visual material depicting sexual assault. Both are felony offenses.

Prior to Beery's arrest, Mesquite ISD stated it was unaware of any allegations or concerns involving Beery. District officials confirmed that he has been suspended without pay, is under investigation by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and will not be returning to Mesquite ISD.

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