Dylan Scott Richmond, a former teacher charged in October 2024 with 15 counts of Child Sexual Abuse, who was released on bond has violated his terms of release according prosecutors and was again arrested on May 27th after a Motion To Revoke Bond was issued.
According to court documents, Richmond violated his terms of release by engaging in contact with the victim by means of an Internet device.
Richmond is currently incarcerated in the Lawrence County Detention Center.
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October 2nd 2024
Lawrence County Teacher Charged with 15 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse
Sloan-Hendrix high school teacher, Dylan Scott Richmond, who is charged with having an “inappropriate relationship with a student” has been arrested on child sexual abuse charges.
On Oct. 1st, 2024 a bench warrant was issued for Dylan Richmond on 15 charges.
Sexual assault in the first degree, six charges of producing , directing, or promoting a sexual performance by a child, Internet stalking of a child, six charges of distributing, possessing, or viewing of matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child, and Computer exploitation of a child. All felony charges. Dylan Richmond is being held in the Lawrence County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing
Sloan-Hendrix Superintendent Clifford Rorex issued the following statement 10/24:
On Monday, September 9, Sloan-Hendrix Administrators were informed that a teacher was engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student. School officials promptly placed the teacher on leave and notified law enforcement. The Child Maltreatment Hotline and the Professional Licensure Board were also notified of the allegations.
Based on the District’s investigation, the teacher’s contract has been recommended for termination to the Sloan-Hendrix School Board. The teacher is entitled to a hearing before the Board. This procedure is required by law before any further action to be taken.
School officials are limited in disclosing further details, but can report that the teacher will not return to campus. School employees are always expected to conduct themselves professionally, and the District will not tolerate any employee behavior that harms a student. The Sloan-Hendrix School District will continue to use its best efforts to provide students with a safe and healthy educational environment.