Alabama Teacher at Christian Academy Arrested, Accused of Having Sexual Relationship with Minor Student: Reports By Michael Nied

An Alabama teacher was arrested and charged on allegations that she had a sexual relationship with a minor student. The revelation comes amid alleged concerns that other students were targeted by the educator in a similar manner.

On Friday, July 18, North River Christian Academy, a K5-12 school, confirmed that “a former employee” had been arrested by local law enforcement in a statement shared on Facebook.

The suspect was identified as teacher Sarah Huggins Logan, 35, by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. She was charged with one count of a school employee engaging in a sex act. According to authorities, additional charges are expected.

“We were made aware of the allegation earlier in the week and notified the appropriate state and local authorities. We have cooperated completely with the responsible agencies,” North River Christian Academy’s statement on the matter read.

It continued: “Our first concern is for the health and welfare of our students, staff, and families. Please respect the privacy of all these parties. Contributing to rumors and suspicions profits no one and contributes only to the hardships experienced by those impacted.”

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On Wednesday, July 16, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office was informed by the parents of an underage female at the school that the student had been involved in a sexual relationship with Huggins, the sheriff’s office said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. The investigation was handed off to the Violent Crimes Unit Sexual Assault Section.

A warrant was issued for Logan’s arrest after investigators conducted interviews and examined evidence. Logan is no longer employed at North River Christian Academy. The school told PEOPLE that she was “released earlier in the week” for a reason “unrelated to the arrest.”

The age and identity of the student have not been released.

Per authorities, there are concerns that Logan had additional victims. They are encouraging anyone allegedly involved in a similar relationship to come forward.

They added that the school is cooperating with the investigation.

North River Christian Academy described the case as “heart rending for all involved” in their statement.

“This includes especially the families directly impacted. We have prayed for them and encouraged our entire school family to hold them up in their personal prayers. This situation is easy for no one; there are only degrees of difficulty.

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They concluded, writing, “We have received an outpouring of encouragement and support from many in the extended school family. We, the Charger Family, will weather this storm together.”