Grand Jury Indictment

Case against Jose Flores-Montelongo moves forward

A Washoe County Grand Jury has indicted former Reno middle school teacher Jose Flores-Montelongo on multiple charges of sexual misconduct and abuse based on allegations made by two former students. Officers with the Reno Police Department arrested Flores-Montelongo in April of 2022 following accusations of sexual misconduct with a former student. Following the arrest, a second victim came forward. Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Reno Police.

Flores-Montelongo is now facing 8 counts for the two victims, including Sexual Assault on a Child Under the Age of 14, Sexual Assault on a Child Under the Age of 16, Lewdness with a Child Under the Age of 14, Lewdness with a Child Under the Age of 16, and Sexual Misconduct Between a School Employee and a Student.

A jury trial is scheduled for June of 2024.