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Pacifica high school teacher Paul Spinetti arrested on suspicion of sex crimes with student

Terra Nova High School wood shop teacher Paul Spinetti was arrested for sexual assault, the Pacifica Police Department (PPD) announced in a press release Spinetti, 64, allegedly committed lewd and lascivious sexual acts against a female student.

Spinetti was arrested for allegedly assaulting the student between Oct. 31 and Nov. 4 of last year, according to police.

Spinetti was taken into custody at his residence on a $100,000 warrant on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts and sexual battery.

Police are concerned there may be more alleged victims who have not come forward. Anyone who may have information helpful to this case is encouraged to contact Pacifica Police at (650) 738-7314 or the silent witness tip line at (650) 359-4444. Please refer to case #24-2878.

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