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Substitute Teacher Arrested in Child Exploitation Probe
2 Jun
Summary
- A substitute teacher was arrested in connection with child exploitation.
- The man faces charges for child and animal sexual abuse material.
- Investigators found he worked with middle and elementary school children.
A substitute teacher identified as Tyrone Julius Ferguson, 50, has been arrested in Orange Park, Florida, following an investigation into child exploitation. The Clay County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest on Tuesday. Ferguson is facing four counts of possessing/controlling/intentionally viewing child sexual abuse material, along with two counts of possession of animal sexual abuse material.
Investigators executed a search warrant at Ferguson's apartment on Wells Road. He was taken into custody without incident. Authorities highlighted that Ferguson was employed as a substitute teacher for middle and elementary school-aged children and also served as a youth basketball coach. Sheriff Michelle Cook emphasized the commitment to swift justice for victims.
