A Harahan Elementary School employee was arrested in Jefferson Parish.

The school system says the employee is on leave, pending an investigation. Advertisement

JP Schools confirmed the employee is Teran James. Online court records allege James is facing charges of simple battery, fugitive, and traffic charges.

JP Schools issued the following statement: "We are aware that an employee of Jefferson Parish Schools was arrested at Harahan Elementary. The employee has been placed on leave pending an investigation. We will continue to cooperate with law enforcement in this matter. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority."

The details regarding the arrest remain unclear, we have reached out to Harahan Police for additional information.

This is a developing story and wil

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