Frisco Third-Grade Teacher Michael Cheek Arrested on Invasive Visual Recording Charge

Michael Cheek, 48, an educator at Billy Gene Phillips Elementary School in Frisco, was arrested and charged with invasive visual recording after a Frisco Police Department criminal investigation, officials said. The charge is a Texas state jail felony and, if convicted, carries 180 days to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.

The Frisco Police Department said in its Feb. 17 press release, “The Frisco Police Department has arrested Michael Cheek, 48, an educator employed at Billy Gene Phillips Elementary School, in connection with an ongoing investigation.” The department listed the call for service number as 2026-00013302 and urged anyone with information to contact the department at (972) 292-6010. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting FRISCOPD and the tip to 847411 (tip411) or by using the Frisco PD app. For media inquiries the press release gave the Public Information Office number 972.292.6133 and an email for the PIO at fpdpio@friscotexas.gov.

Frisco Independent School District has placed Cheek on administrative leave and barred him from district property, district officials told local outlets. KERA reported the district saying, “The District takes allegations of this nature very seriously,” and “When allegations of this nature arise, we move swiftly to protect our students and support law enforcement.” FOX4 and WFAA both reported district confirmation that Cheek “has not been on campus since the allegations surfaced,” and FOX4 added that a new teacher has taken over the classroom at Phillips Elementary.

Local reporting and the Frisco press release agree that the arrest followed allegations of misconduct that prompted police to open an investigation in coordination with Frisco ISD. Authorities have released few specifics about the underlying allegations. KERA noted explicitly that “FISD did not clarify if any minors were involved,” and FOX4 said it remains unclear what was recorded, how many recordings exist, or how many students may be involved.

The criminal classification and penalty were repeated in the department’s release: “Cheek faces a charge of Invasive Visual Recording, a state jail felony punishable by 180 days to two years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.” The arrest was made Feb. 17, 2026, and multiple local outlets published stories that evening and the following morning as the district and police coordinated messaging about the ongoing investigation.

For families seeking support, CBS reported the district’s statement that “Frisco ISD and Phillips counselors and campus administrators are available to support students as needed. Families with concerns about their child can contact the campus directly.” Frisco police continue to ask anyone with information to call (972) 292-6010, submit an anonymous tip to 847411, or use the Frisco PD app as investigators work through the active case.