Category Archives: Quiet Epidemic

Trial for New Hanover band teacher accused of sex crimes starts May 9

The trial for former New Hanover County Public schools band teacher Peter Frank will begin on May 9.  The trial was supposed to start earlier this year but was pushed back due to a “recent surge in COVID-19 cases.” Continue reading

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Former Onslow teacher secretly recorded students undressing

A former Onslow County Public Schools teacher is facing charges of using hidden cameras to secretly record students undressing in a classroom. Continue reading

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Rockingham schools “community soccer coach” charged with indecent liberties (Update: Convicted)

A man described as a “community soccer coach” at a Rockingham County Public Schools high school is facing charges of taking indecent liberties with a student. Continue reading

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Scotland County Band teacher arrested on sex charges involving student

A Scotland County Public Schools Band teacher was arrested on sex-related charges involving a student.  Continue reading

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Pitt County substitute teacher charged with assaulting 9-year-old student

A substitute teacher working in Pitt County Public Schools was arrested last week on a charge of assaulting a nine-year-old student. Continue reading

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Former UNSCA violin teacher sentenced to five years for sex trafficking

A violin teacher who once taught at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNSCA) has been sentenced to five years in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Denise Hood as part of a plea deal.  Continue reading

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