Local teacher under investigation for sexual abuse claims from former student
WHIO Staff
Wed, February 4, 2026 at 8:47 PM UTC
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A local middle school teacher is now at the center of a criminal investigation after being accused of sexually abusing one of her former students.
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News Center 7’s John Bedell spoke with investigators on Wednesday. He’ll have the latest tonight on News Center 7 at 5:00.
The Preble County Sheriff’s Office just opened an investigation within the last 7-10 days. They’re looking into allegations from 11-12 years ago.
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Sheriff Mike Simpson told News Center 7 on Wednesday that the teacher who is their uncharged suspect still works at Eaton Middle School.
Investigators say the person making the accusations is now an adult, but he’s one of her former students.
“The victim came to us and made an allegation of some type of inappropriate sexual activity while they were a student at the middle school,” Simpson said.
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