An investigation into alleged inappropriate communication between a teacher and a student at Frankfort High School led to the arrest of a Frankfort math teacher today, April 14.
On Friday, April 4, the Frankfort Police Department presented a lecture on cyber awareness at Frankfort High School for the students, which resulted in a report regarding alleged inappropriate communication between a teacher and a student. The department reported that later that afternoon, officers were contacted by officials with Frankfort High School that a student revealed inappropriate communication between a teacher and a student, which prompted detectives and the Crime Scene Investigator to immediately respond.
Today, April 14, detectives and a crisis negotiator reportedly attempted to arrest Drew Akridge, 27, of Frankfort on a probable cause arrest at a location in Lafayette. The negotiator reportedly talked to Akridge who was believed to be in a house in the 2000 Block of South Beck Lane.
Reports state that Akridge initially did not exit the house, and an arrest warrant was filed and approved. Once the negotiator told Akridge that the department had an arrest warrant, he reportedly exited the home and was placed into custody.
The Clinton County Prosecutor has filed one count of dissemination of matter harmful to minors and one count of attempt to commit possession of child pornography, both level 6 felonies. Akridge was transported to jail on a no bond warrant.
“I want to thank our detectives who worked diligently, professionally and accurately during this investigation,” Chief Scott Shoemaker said. “Coming forward to report crimes like this are not easy, but we encourage all potential victims to report any possible criminal behavior regarding this teacher.”
The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available as of today, April 14 at 5:30 p.m.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
– Photo courtesy of FPD
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