SANTA CRUZ — A 42-year-old high school math teacher is facing arraignment this week on allegations of “grooming” a 17-year-old student with alleged intention of child sexual exploitation, police said Monday.
Santa Cruz Police Department detectives arrested Trung Minh Lai on Friday after he allegedly arranged to meet with a student off campus to engage in lewd acts, according to a department press release.
The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office filed amended charges Monday...