The Brief
- Jonathan Michael, a Forney ISD special education teacher, was removed from his post in April, arrested in May, and charged with two counts of injury to a child. He’s also been charged with child grooming.
- According to an arrest affidavit, Michael grabbed multiple Crosby Elementary students in a violent manner between two incidents in January and February 2026.
- Public records show Michael was previously known as Michael Roell, and was arrested in 2016 when working for Garland ISD. Crosby Elementary’s principal was also fired in April.
FORNEY, Texas – An arrest affidavit concerning a Forney ISD teacher reveals two incidents involving violence with special need students, as well as the suspect’s previous criminal history when known by a different name at a different school district.
Forney ISD teacher arrested
What we know:
Former Forney ISD special education teacher Jonathan Michael was arrested on May 29 by the Texas Rangers.
He’s been charged with two counts of injury to a child and one count of child grooming.…