Deputies investigating alleged obscene material dissemination by Burke County daycare employee

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of alleged dissemination of obscene material by a YMCA daycare employee, according to a press release sent to media Thursday afternoon.

The incident allegedly happened on Oct. 10 at Salem Elementary School.

The employee worked for the YMCA’s before-and-after school program that is housed at the school.

Deputies say the investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

Burke County Public Schools released the following statement regarding the incident:

“On Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, Burke County Public Schools became aware of an investigation related to the YMCA before- and after-school program housed at one of our campuses. The investigation involves a YMCA daycare employee who is not employed by Burke County Public Schools. Burke County Public Schools has an agreement with YMCA of Catawba Valley to operate eight daycares in our elementary school facilities. While Burke County Public Schools provides the building space, YMCA provides the programming and staff. We are grateful for our partnership with the YMCA and are cooperating in any way we can with the investigation.”

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