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Written by: E. George
Published November 1, 2023 @ 10:45 AM ET
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. – A Turner Middle School teacher, Andrew Goswick, was arrested and charged with child molestation when law enforcement conducted a search warrant at his home after allegations regarding inappropriate contact between him and a student.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office began their investigation on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, and discovered that Goswick had communicated with multiple female students via social media “late at night” and with no parental knowledge or consent. They learned that the contact contained sexually explicit material.
Officers transported Goswick to the Douglas County Jail, where he is being detained without bail. This case is active, and officials revealed that additional charges are pending.
The Douglas County school district stated, “The Douglas County School System is deeply troubled by recent allegations against an individual. Once the school system became aware of the individual’s alleged misconduct, the Douglas County School System immediately launched an investigation. The individual was placed on leave the same day. Since then, the district has initiated termination proceedings. Safeguarding the well-being of our students is our top priority, and student safety remains non-negotiable. The alleged behavior is unacceptable and contradicts the values and professional standards we require of all employees.
Our school system will continue to support state and local law enforcement to ensure a thorough and complete investigation. However, the district is unable to provide any additional information regarding the allegations. Any inquiries about the matter should be directed to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.”
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