Ethan Wells is a man from Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He was a choir teacher at Siloam Springs Middle School. Police have accused Wells of assaulting a minor.
Ethan Wells Allegations
Wells Arrested, Accused Of Assault. “Ethan Wells, who is listed as choir teacher at Siloam Springs Middle School, remained in the Benton County Jail Friday morning with no bond. Arkansas code says a person commits first-degree sexual assault when he engages in sexual intercourse or deviate sexual activity with a minor, and the person is a position of trust such as a teacher or police officer. If convicted, the charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a fine of no more than $15,000. Prosecutors have not filed a formal charge.” [Gazette]
Siloam Springs School District: School Received Report Of Inappropriate Behavior. “On Friday, February 17, 2023, the District received information alleging inappropriate activity by one of our secondary level teachers with a student during the 2021-2022 school year. Upon receipt of the allegation, the District shared the information with local law enforcement authorities and filed a DHS ‘hot-line’ report. Upon investigation by the school district, the accused teacher was placed on administrative leave and notified that the Superintendent is recommending the immediate termination of the teacher’s contract. Under Arkansas law the teacher is entitled to seek a hearing before the District Board of Directors at which time the School Board may either accept the recommendation of termination, reject the recommendation, or modify the terms and length of the suspension. The District has since been informed that the teacher has been charged with a violation of Arkansas law based upon the investigation by law enforcement authorities. The District has and will continue to fully cooperate with law enforcement and its investigation. Due to the fact that this is a personnel matter and an ongoing criminal investigation, the District will have no further comment at this time.” [Siloam Springs School District Statement]
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