Va. Christian School Teacher Accused of Having Sex with Male Student; School called the cops and has fired teacher

• Arrest and Charges
  Katelin Campbell, a 34-year-old English instructor at C.H. Friend School in Halifax County, Virginia, was arrested last Thursday and held at the Halifax County Adult Detention Center. She faces two felony charges: one for having sexual relations with a child aged 15 or older, and another for taking indecent liberties with a minor under her custodial care. She was released on a $2,500 bond later that same day.

• Employment and Immediate Termination
  Campbell taught English at the private Christian school serving grades 7–12. School leaders made it a priority to act swiftly and ethically—she was fired immediately once the allegations came to light. School officials said they reported the matter to the South Boston police without delay.

• Principal’s Response
  Headmistress Dana Jones highlighted that they chose transparency over concealment. She cited their belief in bringing dark matters into the light, emphasizing they took the right course—turning the case over to law enforcement promptly, even though it risked public scrutiny. Jones also confirmed that the alleged victim was male.

• Timeline of Allegations
  According to records, the incident reportedly took place on November 1, 2024. As of now, prosecutors have not issued further updates on the investigation or charges.

Source: PEOPLE