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2 days ago
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Alabama kindergarten teacher, 49, accused of enticing teen into bathroom for sexual encounter
An Alabama kindergarten "Teacher of the Year" was arrested Friday morning on sex charges involving local teenagers. Heather Ozment, 49, who is an educator at Calera Elementary School, is charged with sexual abuse in the first and second degree and enticing a child to enter a vehicle or house for immoral purposes. The Calera Police Department said that the alleged conduct happened after school hours and did not occur at a school facility or with Ozment's students. Bodycam Shows Teacher Breaking Down During Arrest For Allegedly Molesting 15-Year-old Student Ozment was awarded Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025, per the school's Facebook page. "Allegations involving sexual misconduct with minors must be investigated immediately, thoroughly, and methodically, David Hyche, the chief of police at the said in a press release. Read On The Fox News App "Nothing we do in law enforcement is more important than protecting the most vulnerable in our community." Former Middle School Teacher Accused Of Sex Acts With Student As Police Believe There Are More Victims Hyche said that Owens House, a children's advocacy non-profit, partnered with police to conduct forensic interviews and examinations of the juvenile victims. Shelby County Schools officials said they were made aware of the allegations in April. It is unclear when the alleged crimes took place. "The teacher was immediately put on leave for the remainder of the school year while the matter was investigated by local law enforcement," according to a school statement provided to "The alleged conduct occurred after school hours and did not take place at a school facility. We are unable to provide more information as it is an employee matter." According to the Shelby County Jail, Ozment was booked into the facility on Friday and released on the same article source: Alabama kindergarten teacher, 49, accused of enticing teen into bathroom for sexual encounter
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Pedestrian killed in Hale County crash
HALE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A pedestrian was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Hale County Saturday night, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Michael E. Snipes, 52, of Moundville, was killed when he was struck by a 2004 Honda Civic being driven by an 18-year-old juvenile. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Calera Police Department still searching for missing 72-year-old man The crash occurred at around 11:20 p.m. on Alabama 60 near the 4 mile marker. Troopers with ALEA's Highway Patrol Division are investigating the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
