January 21, 2026 – Modesto, CA – Modesto Police Department officials report that on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 23-year-old Lawrence Harris, a paraprofessional at La Loma Junior High School, was arrested and charged with the following offenses: 

• Penal Code 288.2(a) – Harmful Matter Sent with Intent of Seduction of a Minor (Felony)
• Penal Code 647.6(a)(1) – Annoying or Molesting a Child Under 18 (Felony)
• Penal Code 647.6(a)(1) – Annoying or Molesting a Child Under 18 (Misdemeanor)

Three victims have come forward. All victims are minors.

Harris was arrested at the school and booked into the Stanislaus County Jail.

If you have additional information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Salinas at 209-342-6131.

This investigation is ongoing.

Source: Modesto Police Department