Former San Luis teacher convicted of sexual abuse

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Former San Luis teacher Ivan Martinez has been convicted of attempted sexual contact with a minor and sexual exploitation of a minor.

Martinez was sentenced Friday to two and a half years in prison and seven years probation.

He must also register as a sex offender.

The sexual assaults occurred on December 13, 2023, and Yuma Union High School District confirmed the victim was a 16-year-old girl from San Luis High School.

Detectives arrested Martinez on January 11, 2024, after collecting evidence that he had filmed the minor performing sexual acts.

“I think he should be put in jail. If it were my child, that teacher would be gone for a while,” said a local parent.

A former classmate spoke out against Martinez, saying, “They saw this coming” and were not surprised by the accusation.