Miami-Dade School Employee Arrested on Felony Charges for Alleged Misconduct with Students

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 14, 2026 — A Miami-Dade elementary school employee has been arrested and is facing felony charges in connection with alleged misconduct involving students at Sunset Park Elementary School.

The employee, identified as Cesar Oriol Cardoso, was taken into custody following accusations of serious offenses against students. Official charges include allegations of showing pornographic material to students, which reportedly included child sexual abuse imagery and material depicting the employee himself.

In addition to the alleged distribution of inappropriate content, Cardoso is also accused of engaging in inappropriate physical contact and making improper comments towards students. The specific nature and extent of this alleged contact and commentary were not detailed in the available information.

The Miami-Dade Police Department is reportedly handling the investigation. The specific felony charges filed against Cardoso were not immediately provided.

Sunset Park Elementary School is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school’s administration has not yet released a statement regarding the incident or the employee’s employment status. Information regarding the timeline of the alleged incidents, the date of arrest, and any court proceedings was not made public.

This case is ongoing, and further details are expected as the investigation progresses. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is anticipated to prosecute the felony charges.

Story summarized from the original created by Chris Gothner on www.local10.com, see more information here.