Longview ISD teacher arrested for sexual assault of child

LONGVIEW  — Longview Police arrested a 25-year-old Longview ISD employee on Tuesday for sexual assault of a child. The police department said officers were dispatched to a residence on Saturday at around 3:49 p.m. in reference to a sexual assault. According to our news partner KETK, officials said during the course of the investigation, officers learned that a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by D’Marjai Dearion, of Longview.

On Tuesday, Longview detectives obtained a warrant and Darion was arrested the same day for sexual assault of a child. He is being held on a $150,000 bond at the Gregg County Jail.

Longview ISD said Dearion was employed as a physical education teacher and coach since August 2023. He served at Judson Middle School during the 2023-2024 school year and at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy and Forest Park Middle School during the 2024–2025 school year. When allegations against Dearion were brought to the district’s attention on Monday, he was immediately removed from campus, the school district said. He was put in administrative leave pending the investigation, however, Dearion submitted his resignation following his arrest on Tuesday.

“Longview ISD is cooperating fully with the Longview Police Department’s ongoing investigation and expresses gratitude for their assistance,” district officials said. “The district has also reported this incident to the Texas Education Agency as required by state law.”

Longview ISD said the safety of their students, employees and campuses is their highest priority.

“We strongly condemn any actions that compromise the well-being of those entrusted to our care and remain committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all members of our school community,” the district said.