The Duval County School Police Department on Wednesday arrested a longtime music teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts accused of lewd conduct involving a student, district officials said.
Jeffrey Clayton, 65, is charged with soliciting or engaging in lewd conduct with a student and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, his arrest report shows.
According to a DCPS spokesperson, police learned of the allegations over the weekend. The arrest report indicates the inappropriate activity happened at Douglas Anderson. Clayton was the vocal director at the high school for more than two decades, according to the department website. He began as a music teacher at Douglas Anderson in August 2000, and he was reassigned for disciplinary reasons for a week in January 2013 before being reinstated at the school, the district spokesperson said.
Douglas Anderson alumna Cassandra Young Williams said she was horrified to learn about Wednesday morning’s arrest after driving by news crews in front of the school.Parent Wendy Poag said she is glad her daughter is not in chorus with Clayton.Kristin Jones says Clayton was her vocal teacher for years. She spoke about behavior in class that she said was inappropriate.
“Not every single student, like I said, but a lot of them he would physically put his hands on their stomach, in between their breasts to check their breathing properly,” Jones said.“Hello Douglas Anderson families, this is Principal Wilson calling. It is tremendously disappointing to have to call you with this information this morning, but there has been a situation at the school that I need to make you aware of. Earlier this morning, police arrested one of our teachers, Mr.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Duval County school police arrest music teacher on charges of lewd and lascivious conduct involving studentBREAKING NEWS | The Duval County School Police Department on Wednesday arrested a music teacher at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, district officials said.
Read more »
Voting numbers make slow uptick as Duval County elections take offJacksonville residents ready to cast their ballots for city elections headed to the polls Tuesday to elect the next mayor and new city council members.
Read more »
Vote 2023: Duval County mayoral, property appraiser, City Council at-large election resultsThe polls have closed and the results are coming in! Stay up-to-date with the Duval County mayoral, property appraiser, City Council at-large election results here: ⬇
Read more »
Husband of Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife transferred to Duval County after arrest in ambush murderJUST IN: Mario Fernandez Saldana, who was arrested in Orange County last week on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy in connection with the death of Jared Bridegan, has been transferred to the Duval County jail.
Read more »
Summit County school shooter situation was a hoax, officials sayThis happened at Coventry High School Tuesday afternoon.
Read more »
Northampton County bus driver accused of sexually assaulting student outside schoolThe bus driver allegedly bought the victim a cell phone so they could communicate. The messages were often sexual, police say.
Read more »