A former Celina ISD teacher and coach already facing multiple felony charges for child-pornography-related offenses has been arrested again as the investigation widens and families prepare civil suits against the district.

New Arrest and Ongoing Investigation

William Caleb Elliott, 26, turned himself in to the Collin County Jail on November 6 on a charge of sexual performance of a child, a second-degree felony, according to Celina police. Elliott previously taught sixth-grade history and coached eighth-grade football at Moore Middle School.

The arrest marks the third for Elliott in just over a month. He was first taken into custody on October 3 on a state-jail-felony charge of invasive visual recording, followed by an October 9 arrest for possession or promotion of child pornography. Police say the latest charge stems from new witness statements and evidence discovered in the ongoing investigation.

Elliott resigned and surrendered his teaching license before a school board meeting on October 16. His father, Celina ISD athletic director and head football coach Bill Elliott, and Moore Middle School principal Allison Ginn remain on non-disciplinary paid leave pending the district’s internal review.

Authorities have not released additional details, and Celina police continue to urge anyone with relevant information to call 972-382-2121.

Parents, Attorneys, and Lawmakers React

As The Dallas Express previously reported, attorneys representing at least 12 families say they plan to sue Celina ISD, alleging the district ignored early warnings and protected Elliott to shield its football program’s reputation.

Lawyers Quentin Brogdon and Jack Walker, joined by State Rep. Mitch Little (R-Lewisville), announced the legal actions outside the Collin County Courthouse in late October. They claim Elliott secretly recorded as many as 38 boys in a locker room at Moore Middle School.

“Instead of protecting those students, the district chose to protect itself,” Brogdon said, accusing officials of prioritizing athletic prestige over student safety.

Rep. Little said the cases would likely invoke House Bill 4623—legislation he authored that removes sovereign immunity from school districts in sexual-abuse cases involving gross negligence. “I could not possibly have imagined that we would need to apply it as a remedy so close to home,” he said.

Community Fallout and Family Response

At a special school board meeting on October 16, Bill Elliott—a longtime Celina coach credited with leading the 2024 undefeated football team—spoke publicly about his son’s arrest.

“My heart is broken,” he said. “Justice will be served to him; he will face the consequences that will come to him. We will do all we can to protect our kids, I promise you.”

He apologized to the community, saying his family was “in the trenches” alongside other parents. “You also need to know that I will always love my son … and I will demand that he gets help and serves whatever the courts come down upon him to serve.”

Two families of players on Caleb Elliott’s teams were among the first to contact police after discovering their sons had allegedly been filmed in the locker room, DX previously confirmed.

District and Legal Status

Superintendent Dr. Tom Maglisceau has stated that Celina ISD retained outside counsel for an independent internal probe. Bill Elliott was barred from attending district events, including the high school’s senior night, as employees on leave are not permitted to participate.

The Collin County District Attorney’s Office and the Texas Attorney General continue to assist in the investigation. Additional civil suits are expected in the coming weeks.