The Brief A substitute teacher in Manatee County is accused of pulling a 10-year-old girl into a closet and making an ‘inappropriate request’ during school hours. A substitute teacher in Manatee County has been arrested after deputies say he pulled a 10-year-old girl into a closet and made an inappropriate request during school hours. What we know:According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Malik Belvin, 26, a substitute teacher, had been assigned to a classroom at Abel Elementary School for several days last week. Courtesy: Manatee County Sheriff's OfficeWhen the principal of the school began investigating the complaints, the victim disclosed that Belvin had pulled her into a closet and made an inappropriate request during school hours. What they're saying:In a statement on Wednesday, the Manatee County School District shared, "The School District of Manatee County was notified that the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a former contracted substitute.