A Florida substitute teacher may face charges after two students saw him masturbating in a classroom, police said.
Harvey Cole, a 26-year-old substitute teacher at Bridge Prep Academy in Riverview, Caught FOX 13 reported that the students committed the crime during their lunch break on May 13th.
The school reported the incident to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office the next day, and Cole was placed on administrative leave.
Following an investigation, Cole was finally arrested on Wednesday, authorities said in a press release.
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“This man's actions are completely reprehensible and a complete breach of the trust placed in educators,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said.
“Teachers are entrusted with the safety and well-being of children, but this individual has not only failed in that duty, but has engaged in shocking and unacceptable behavior. We will not allow those who prey on young people to escape justice.
The investigation is continuing and “ongoing,” the sheriff's office said. Added.
