New Caney teacher placed on administrative leave after alleged abuse of foster children

Monday, December 17, 2018
NEW CANEY, Texas (KTRK) -- A New Caney High School teacher has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for alleged abuse of his foster children.

Joshua Bruce, a teacher and coach for New Caney ISD, was arrested by the Liberty County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, Dec. 13.
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Bruce and his wife adopted a 3- and 5-year-old child in October.
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According to deputies, Bruce has been physically abusing the boys since their adoption.

Bruce, 27, is in the Liberty County Jail. Bruce's wife has custody of the children.
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