RICHWOOD, W.Va. — A Nicholas County elementary school principal was arrested and arraigned Saturday on sexual abuse charges.
State Police said evidence was developed to charge Timothy Bennett, 53, of Nettie, with three counts of third degree sexual abuse.
It’s alleged Bennett, the principal at Cherry River Elementary School in Richwood, improperly touched three school employees on three separate occasions. Troopers said the alleged crimes happened at the school.
Bennett was arraigned in Nicholas County Magistrate Court Saturday and released after posting $60,000 bond.
State police indicated the investigation was continuing.
“Anyone with further information concerning these or similar incidents is encouraged to contact the Richwood Detachment of the West Virginia State Police,” Saturday’s news release said.