Middle school art teacher sent sexually explicit video to student via Snapchat, which was shared with other students, police say

A middle school art teacher is under investigation for allegedly sending a sexually explicit snapchat Video for a student.

Aberdeen Police were contacted about the video by officers from Aberdeen Middle School around 8:36am Monday after a student brought it to their attention.

“He brought to the attention of faculty that he had received explicit sexually explicit material via Snapchat on a mobile phone,” Aberdeen Police Department spokesman Will Reiber said.

The police collected evidence at the school and also ensured the safety of the students.

The school district sent a message to parents Monday night about the incident and confirmed the video was shared with other students on the social media platform.

“We have been made aware of an inappropriate video being shared among our students via social media, specifically SnapChat. A thorough investigation has been launched by the school administration and is ongoing with our SRO and the Aberdeen Police Department,” the statement said.

“School officials have encouraged parents to remind their children of the serious consequences of sharing inappropriate materials on social media and to encourage responsible use,” the district said. “Parents and students have been urged to report any relevant incidents to school staff, the SRO or other trusted adults.”

The art teacher has been furloughed and paid while police investigate the matter.

The police have not yet filed any charges against the teacher, and they have not disclosed the identity of the student or the teacher.

Aberdeen is a city of about 16,000 people about 26 miles north of Baltimore, Maryland.

Here’s more about the incident:

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