LAREDO, Texas — A Texas middle school assistant band director is facing the music after allegedly selling the school’s musical instruments at a pawn shop.
Former Christen Middle School band teacher Antonio Roberto Alvarez, 43, is accused of pawning thousands of dollars worth of musical instruments, according to KGNS-TV.
The probe started after a trumpet belonging to the school turned up at a pawn shop and police traced the pawn ticket back to Alvarez, KGNS reported.
Alvarez, who turned himself in to Laredo authorities, resigned his position after the investigation started in January.
Alvarez was booked into the Webb County Jail and later released on bond.