A Hedgesville high school teacher is facing sexual assault charges accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Erin Thomas is charged with third degree sexual assault and two charges of computer harassment.
Officials say the 31-year-old allegedly had a relationship with a female student that began last year when she was a Freshman.
The harassment charges stem from the teen’s boyfriend, stating Thomas harassed both of them on Facebook.
Thomas has been placed on administrative leave.
Source: your4state