LOS ANGELES (AP) — The FBI served search warrants Wednesday at the Los Angeles Unified School District headquarters and the superintendent’s home.
Federal officials in Los Angeles issued the arrest warrant as part of the ongoing investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity. It’s unclear what the nature of the investigation is and what allegations are being reviewed.
Ciaran McEvoy, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles, confirmed that Wednesday’s court-authorized search was underway.
The district and the superintendent’s office did not immediately respond to emails and voicemails seeking comment.
Television news footage showed agents wearing FBI shirts and jackets standing outside Sheriff Alberto Carvalho’s modest home in the San Pedro community about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of downtown Los Angeles. As of about 10 a.m., there were no obvious signs of agents outside the regional headquarters.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office said they had no information about the search, noting that the district operates independently of the city government.
The massive Los Angeles Unified School District is the second largest school district in the United States, with more than 500,000 students and covering more than 20 cities.
Carvalho has served as principal since February 2022. Before coming to Los Angeles, Carvalho oversaw Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida’s largest school district, from 2008 to 2021, when he was credited with improving graduation rates and academic performance.
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Tucker reported from Washington.