A now-former Pitt County assistant coach who was also a head custodian has been arrested and charged with sexual exploitation and taking indecent liberties with a student.

TONY JOYNER

Name: Tony Joyner
Age: 47
Charge(s): Second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor (Class E Felony), Indecent liberties with a student (Class G Felony)
Charge Type(s): (View Sentencing Chart)
Arrest Date: Feb. 13
Bond Details: $100,00 secured; posted Feb. 13.

Victim /Case Details:

The Farmville Police Department was notified of the allegations on Jan. 21 when the parent of the girl filed a complaint.

Warrants say Joyner solicited nude photos from a female student and was inappropriately texting that student.

A termination letter from the district clearly states Joyner initiated the contact and includes two graphic examples of text messages sent to the girl.

District: Pitt County Public Schools
Current Role: Head custodian, Assistant girls’ basketball coach (2nd Season), Farmville High School
History: Hired in July 2016
Employment status: Fired on Jan. 26 per District letter.

Statement from District:  No official statement from the district. Explicit content: Read Joyner’s termination letter 

NC Teacher License Information:

No NC Teaching License on file with the state.