An Alamance-Burlington Public Schools teacher has been accused of assaulting a student under the age of 12.

Name: William Thomas Whitehurst
Age: 62
Charge(s): Assault on a child under the age of 12 (Class A1 misdemeanor)
Charge Type(s): (View Sentencing Chart)
Arrest Date: 9-17-24
Bond Details: $3,500 unsecured. Posted.

Court Records: Case No. 24CR411908-000

Victim /Case Details:
Arrest warrant states the child is 10 years old and Whitehurst injured him by grabbing the child by his hoodie and “pulled up, causing the victim not to breathe easily.”
His release includes a no contact order with the victim or their family.
The arrest was made by the Mebane Police Department.

Press release via Facebook:

District: Alamance-Burlington Public School System
Current Role: Teacher, South Mebane Elementary School
History: Unknown
Employment status: Unknown

Statement from District: No statement issued to date.

NC Teacher License Information: 

License Number: 933056
Name: WHITEHURST, WILLIAM THOMAS
License Type: Educator
License Status: Expired
Expiration Date: 06/30/1989
Effective Date: 07/01/1987
License Area(s): Social Studies 9-12

Updates
Court records show that on May 5, 2025, the case was voluntarily dismissed without leave by the district attorney per a plea agreement. The records show Whitehurst did community service with a local church.