Torres Taken into Custody Wednesday, Makes First Appearence

Claire Louise Torres, former English teacher for the Tyrone Public School district, appeared before District Judge Jon Parsley on Wednesday afternoon at the Texas County Courthouse. Torres attorney asked for a reduction in the bond to $20,000, while the District Attorney asked for the bond to be raised. The judge kept the bond at $100,000, and Torres bonded out by 6:30pm. Torres will next have a preliminary hearing in Texas County District Court. Torres faces charges stemming from an investigation by Texas County Sheriff Investigator Andrea Walters. Allegations show an inappropriate relationship with a male minor. On Jan. 21, a felony arrest warrant was issued on five charges of rape in the second degree and 22 counts of indecent exposure. This case is still under investigation.