Hampshire teacher charged with sexual abuse

ROMNEY, W.Va. — A Hampshire High School science teacher faces sexual abuse charges.

According to Hampshire County Sheriff’s Department, deputies received information Tuesday that a male teacher at Hampshire High School was reportedly having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old girl.

Timothy Detwiler was taken into custody Thursday.
Timothy Detwiler was taken into custody Thursday.

Investigators gathered evidence that revealed Timothy Allen Detwiler, 33, of Slanesville, allegedly had sexual contact with the student while in a classroom at the school. So far the reported abuse is believed to have occurred during February and March.

Detwiler has been charged with two counts of sexual abuse by a custodian/guardian. He was arrested at his home without incident Thursday and was initially  held at the Potomac Highlands Regional Jail awaiting arraignment.

The investigation is continuing including a forensic examine of electronic devices for possible additional evidence. Additional charges are probable against Detwiler, deputies said.





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