Haltom High band teacher arrested, accused of improper relationship with student
A Haltom High School band teacher turned himself in on Wednesday following allegations of an improper relationship with a student, officials said.
Joseph Nguyen was booked into the Tarrant County Jail but has since bonded out. The 23-year-old Fort Worth resident faces a charge of improper relationship between educator/student, according to court records.
In a letter to parents and staff, Haltom High School officials said Nguyen resigned in April and has not returned to campus since then. He turned himself in to Haltom City police.
There have been no reports of misconduct on campus and no other students have been identified as potential victims, according to the letter.
“The safety and well-being of our students are always our top priority, and you can be assured that we acted swiftly once notified and are working closely with the Haltom City Police Department on their investigation,” the letter states.
Nguyen has been reported to the Texas State Board of Education and the Texas Education Agency, school officials said. It’s not clear if he’s obtained an attorney to represent him.
This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 10:59 AM.