Teen arrested in connection with sexual assault of school employee

Fernando Rodriguez
Fernando Rodriguez

An 18-year-old from Rogers was arrested Wednesday after being accused of inappropriate sexual contact with an employee at Rogers Heritage High School, according to a news release from the Rogers Police Department.

Fernando Rodriguez, 18, of Rogers, was arrested in connection with second-degree sexual assault. The investigation began Nov. 30, according to the news release.

Rodriguez was being held Wednesday afternoon in the Benton County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.

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