Alexander County Schools teacher arrested for assaulting student

The alleged assault took place on school property on Jan. 27.
She is charged with misdemeanor child abuse and misdemeanor assault on a child under 12.
Published: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:45 PM EST

ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - An Alexander County Schools teacher was arrested for assaulting a student during school hours, the sheriff’s office says.

The alleged assault took place on school property on Jan. 27.

Officers conducted an investigation that showed 63-year-old Teresa Campbell, of Statesville, assaulted a student.

Campbell is charged with misdemeanor child abuse and misdemeanor assault on a child under 12.

She was given a $30,000 secured bond.

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