A retired teacher and longtime girls’ soccer coach in Texas is facing a first degree felony charge after a Collin County grand jury indicted him for allegedly possessing more than 500 images of child sexual abuse material.
Charles Ray “Chuck” Brandon, 68, was booked into the Collin County Jail on August 11 and released the following day after posting a $20,000 bond.
Brandon spent three decades at Berkner High School in Richardson ISD, working there from 1991 until 2021.
During that time he taught speech and debate and coached the girls’ soccer team. He also holds lifetime Texas teaching certificates in physical education, speech and English, all of which are now being reviewed by the Texas Education Agency.
A Second Arrest in the Same Case Type
This marks the second time Brandon has been arrested on charges tied to child sex abuse material. The first case started after Frisco police received a cybertip in September 2023. Investigators later searched his home on Stonebrook Parkway and said they found images that met the state’s legal definition of child pornography.
He was arrested then on a lesser, third degree felony and released on a $30,000 bond, which was discharged in December 2025 under a directive from the district attorney’s office. Reporting so far has not clarified why that bond was dropped or how the original charge was resolved.
It also remains unclear whether Brandon acquired new material after his first arrest. What is confirmed is that a grand jury handed down a fresh indictment in July 2026, this time alleging possession of more than 500 depictions, which escalated the charge to a first degree felony.
Richardson ISD said back in 2023 that Brandon had cleared a background check and that officials had no prior complaints about his conduct with students. No student victims or hands on abuse allegations have been made public. The case centers solely on alleged possession of the material.
What Parents and Schools Can Do
Under Texas law, a first degree felony conviction can bring five to 99 years or life in prison, along with a fine reaching $10,000. Brandon has not been convicted, and prosecutors still must prove the case.
Officials are urging parents to watch for warning signs, including any adult asking a child to keep conversations secret or delete messages. Schools and youth programs are also being encouraged to require documented communication and visible supervision during one on one contact.
Anyone with information can contact Frisco Police at 972-292-6010, or report suspected exploitation to the NCMEC CyberTipline at 1-800-THE-LOST.
