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Santa Barbara police arrest teacher on suspicion of sex crimes

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Santa Barbara police arrested a teacher from Oxnard on suspicion of having sex with a minor.

Police say Michael Ian Flesher, 40, is suspected of crimes in both Oxnard and Santa Barbara.

Investigators say Flesher is employed as a high school teacher in Oxnard, which granted him access to students.

They're asking anyone with additional information on this case or who wish to report a crime involving Flesher to contact their local law enforcement agency.