Manatee County kindergarten teacher facing battery charge, deputies say
A Manatee County teacher was arrested for allegedly battering an 80-year-old man Friday night, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Luz Ivette Miro, 48, was arrested at about 9:15 p.m. after a domestic altercation at a residence in the 5700 block of 39th Street East, authorities said.
The victim was not injured, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Miro was identified by authorities as a kindergarten teacher at Kinnan Elementary School, 3415 Tallevast Road.
Troy Nelson, the School Board of Manatee County’s director of security, has been notified of Miro’s arrest, authorities said.
Miro is charged with one count of domestic battery upon a person age 65 or older.
Ryan Callihan: 941-745-7095, @RCCallihan
This story was originally published January 19, 2018 at 11:45 PM with the headline "Manatee County kindergarten teacher facing battery charge, deputies say."