Bellevue teacher arrested, district says

Authorities have not released details on the charges against the vocal music teacher.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:05am

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Bellevue Public Schools confirmed the arrest of one of its teachers, David Groth, who was a vocal music teacher at Bellevue East High School and the director of choral activities. Groth was booked into the Sarpy County Jail on Thursday, and the school district said he resigned effective immediately, but the specific charges are unclear.

Why it matters

Teacher arrests can be disruptive for school communities and raise concerns about student safety. The details of this case are still emerging, but it highlights the importance of thorough background checks and oversight of educators, especially those in positions of trust with students.

The details

Records show David Groth was booked into the Sarpy County Jail on Thursday, but the specific charges he was arrested on are unclear. Bellevue Public Schools confirmed Groth was a vocal music teacher at Bellevue East High School and the director of choral activities. The school district said Groth resigned effective immediately.

  • Groth was booked into the Sarpy County Jail on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Groth resigned from his position effective immediately on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

David Groth

A vocal music teacher at Bellevue East High School and the director of choral activities who was arrested and resigned from his position.

Bellevue Public Schools

The school district that employed David Groth and confirmed his arrest.

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What’s next

Bellevue police are expected to release more details about the charges against David Groth in the coming days.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for thorough background checks and ongoing monitoring of educators, especially those in positions of trust with students. School districts must prioritize student safety and quickly address any allegations of misconduct.