OHIO — A former Greenville High School staff member has been arrested after police said he engaged in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
According to a press release from the Greenville Police Department, officers were notified on Sept. 4 of an alleged inappropriate relationship between a staff member and a student.
The staff member, identified as 39-year-old Justin Travis, is accused of having sexual relations with the student on multiple occasions.
Following an initial investigation, Travis was arrested and charged with sexual battery, a second-degree felony. He submitted his resignation to Greenville City Schools on Sept. 5.
Police said Greenville City Schools has been cooperating fully with the investigation and assisting in gathering information. Additional charges are under review by the Darke County Prosecutor’s Office.
Due to the involvement of a minor, investigators said no further details are being released at this time.
The Greenville Police Department asks anyone with information related to the case to contact Detective Jackie Hawes or Lieutenant Joseph Monnin at 937-548-1103. The investigation remains ongoing.
