Franklinton High School employee suspended over child porn charges
An employee of Franklinton High School was suspended without pay following a series of child pornography charges, district officials confirmed Tuesday.
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According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Jeremy Ward Crawford, a testing coordinator at the school, turned himself in on Friday after warrants were issued for his arrest.
Crawford was charged with 10 counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and was released after posting a $75,000 bond. A court search revealed Crawford's offenses date back to May 2017.
According to officials, a search warrant was executed at Crawford's home on March 13. In a statement, the school district said Crawford had been suspended with pay as the investigation unfolded.
"Further employment action against Mr. Crawford may be taken pending an internal investigation," read a statement from the Franklin County School District. "The district was deeply saddened to learn about these allegations. However, the well-being and safety of students and staff is our top priority at all times."
According to the district, Crawford was employed at Franklinton High School since October 2014.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective L. Nobles at 919-340-4373.
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