Pennsylvania Teacher's Aide Arrested for Alleged Texas Child Assault

Michael Robinson accused of traveling to Texas to sexually assault a child he met online in 2024

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Federal authorities have arrested a 43-year-old middle school teacher's aide from Pennsylvania named Michael Robinson, who is accused of traveling to Tyler, Texas in 2024 to sexually assault a child under 15 years old that he had met online. Robinson was wanted by the Tyler Police Department for aggravated sexual assault of a child and was arrested by U.S. Marshals before the start of classes on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing threat of child predators using online platforms to target and exploit minors, as well as the challenges schools face in thoroughly vetting employees who may have access to vulnerable students. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of background checks and the need for stronger safeguards to protect children from sexual abuse.

The details

Investigators allege that in August 2024, Robinson met the juvenile victim online and then traveled to Tyler, Texas, where he sexually assaulted the child over the course of an entire weekend. Robinson then returned to Pennsylvania and continued working as a teacher's aide at Radnor Township Middle School. In December 2025, a grand jury indicted Robinson, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On February 26, 2026, U.S. Marshals and Radnor police arrested Robinson before the start of classes.

  • In August 2024, Robinson allegedly met the juvenile victim online.
  • In August 2024, Robinson allegedly traveled to Tyler, Texas and sexually assaulted the child over a weekend.
  • In December 2025, a grand jury indicted Robinson and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
  • On February 26, 2026, Robinson was arrested by U.S. Marshals and Radnor police before the start of classes.

The players

Michael Robinson

A 43-year-old middle school teacher's aide from Pennsylvania who is accused of traveling to Texas in 2024 to sexually assault a child he met online.

Tyler Police Department

The police department in Tyler, Texas that had issued a warrant for Robinson's arrest for the alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child.

U.S. Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force

The federal law enforcement task force that arrested Robinson on February 26, 2026.

Radnor Township Police

The local police department that assisted the U.S. Marshals in arresting Robinson.

Radnor Township Middle School

The school where Robinson was employed as a teacher's aide prior to his arrest.

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What they’re saying

“Crimes against children are some of the most serious warrants our task force investigates. Mr. Robinson's arrest demonstrates sexual predators will always be pursued relentlessly by the Marshals Service.”

— Robert Clark, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal for the Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on whether to allow Robinson to be extradited to Texas to face the charges.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need for schools to have robust employee screening processes and for law enforcement to aggressively pursue child predators who use online platforms to target vulnerable minors. It also highlights the importance of parents and educators remaining vigilant about the online activities of young people.