The Brief
- A former Celina ISD coach, Caleb Elliott, faces state and federal charges for secretly filming dozens of male students in a locker room.
- Community members and alleged victims’ families are demanding answers about how the alleged misconduct went unnoticed by district leaders.
- The Celina Police Department is scheduled to hold its first news conference on the growing scandal at noon on Tuesday.
CELINA, Texas – The Celina Police Department will hold its first news conference on Tuesday on a growing scandal involving a Celina ISD coach accused of secretly recording students in a locker room.
What we know:
Former Celina ISD coach Caleb Elliott faces state and federal charges after police say he secretly filmed dozens of boys while they were undressed. Investigators said the case began after students became suspicious of how Elliott handled his phone. Detectives later said they found images on his device.
Community demands answers
What they’re saying:
“It’s an emotional rollercoaster,” said Jessica Locklear, a relative of one of the alleged victims. “Why? How? How was this not prevented? How did nobody stop this from getting to the point to where it did?”…