UPDATE: FCPS Assistant Principal Charged with Failing to Report

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West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged an Assistant Principal for failing to report a special education teacher’s assault of multiple students.

After a thorough investigation, detectives determined that complaints of White Oaks Elementary teacher, Elizabeth Yoshimi Nagagata, 62, of Fairfax, assaulting multiple students were reported to White Oaks Elementary Assistant Principal Dana Chen, 42, of Fairfax. Chen failed to report these allegations to FCPD or Child Protective Services, as required by law.

Chen was charged with one count of Failing to Report. She was served a summons and released.

(Originally posted on June 22, 2024)

FCPS Teacher Charged with Assault

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Abuse Squad arrested a White Oaks Elementary special education teacher for assaulting multiple students.

On April 12, Child Protective Services received a referral that a teacher was seen assaulting a student at school. Detectives were notified and assumed the investigation. Detectives determined that between September 2023 and April 2024, Elizabeth Yoshimi Nagagata, 62, of Fairfax assaulted three students on separate occasions.

On June 21, Nagagata was arrested and charged with seven counts of Simple Assault. Nagagata is currently being held at the Adult Detention Center without bond.

Detectives would like to speak with anyone who may have information about this case or others possibly related. Those with information are asked to please call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option “4”. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477) and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.  

Victim specialists from our Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure that the victims receive appropriate resources and assistance.

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