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W.Va. teacher accused of sending porn to minor
SHINNSTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Harrison County fine arts teacher has been arrested for allegedly sending sexually explicit material to a minor.
Forty-two-year-old Thomas Price of Shinnston was arrested at Lincoln High School on Thursday and charged with two counts of displaying and distributing obscene matter to a minor.
State Police Senior Trooper B.W. Claypool wouldn’t give the victim’s age, or say whether he’s a student at the school.
Claypool says Price allegedly had sent the boy links to pornographic Web sites and sexually charged text messages since January. The investigation was prompted by a complaint from the victim’s family.
Superintendent of Schools Susan Collins says Price has been placed on administrative leave pending the case’s outcome.
A phone message left for a Thomas Price of Shinnston wasn’t immediately returned Friday.
