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‘Play Spanish’ owner, Ricardo Mata was arrested again last week after officials say he took indecent liberties with another child in the fall.
Matta was arrested Friday and now faces two additional counts of Indecent Liberties with a Minor. The additional charges stem from a parent accusing Matta of sexually assaulting her child at Eastover Elementary School during an after school Spanish class.
The student was six-years-old at the time.
Officials say the class was not associated with the school and Matta was not an employee with CMS at the time. Matta was renting space in the school for the classes.
Records show Mata still remains on an ICE hold.
Original Story (March 19, 2018)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police say the owner of ‘Play Spanish’ summer camp has been charged with sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl.
Ricardo Mata reportedly assaulted the child while she was attending the camp during the summer of 2017, according to a police report.
‘Play Spanish’ is located on East Morehead Street in Charlotte. The company’s website says the camp is, “an educational program designed with the objective of making Spanish instruction fun and effective.”
The parent’s of the child reportedly told police about the incident. As a result of information and evidence gathered during the investigation, a warrant was obtained for Mata’s arrest. He has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor-lewd and lascivious.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released the following statement since Mata also served as a volunteer with school system.
CMS is committed to a safe environment for all students and staff, at all times. A case was brought to the attention of CMS leadership over the weekend regarding the arrest of an individual who last served as a volunteer with CMS in early December 2017. His volunteer status has been revoked and he is not allowed on any CMS campus in any capacity. The individual offered a Spanish language program. The case in which he has been arrested, did not occur on a CMS campus or involve his work with CMS.
Court officials say Mata was appointed an attorney during Monday’s first court appearance. Records show Mata has also been placed on an immigration hold.
