Joel Cutler is a man from Upper Arlington, Ohio. He worked as a gym teacher at Greensview Elementary School and as a football coach at Upper Arlington High School. Police have accused Cutler of sexual assault and other crimes.
Joel Cutler Allegations
Cutler Arrested, Accused Of Assault. “A letter sent to Upper Arlington parents on Tuesday said Joel Cutler was indicted on rape, sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor charges. The district said the alleged activities happened with a student between 2000 and 2003, but the incidents were reported to authorities last summer. The school district said it was made aware of the criminal investigation against Cutler after the report was made and he was immediately placed on administrative leave and instructed to not have any contact with students or anyone in the school community.” [10TV]
Prosecutor Alleges Incidents Occurred Between 2000 and 2003. “The charges involve incidents which occurred between 2000 and 2003, according to the Madison County prosecutor’s office. The victim was a former student at Upper Arlington, according to a message the district sent to parents. The Madison County Prosecutor’s office said in a press release that the criminal investigation which led to the charges against Cutler was conducted by the Upper Arlington and London police departments and the prosecutor’s office.” [Columbus Dispatch]
Cutler Placed On Administrative Leave By Upper Arlington High School In 2018. “Upper Arlington High School football coach Joel Cutler has been placed on administrative leave while his handling of health and wellness issues are investigated, athletics director Tony Pusateri announced Oct. 17. “While these concerns are reviewed, coach Cutler will not be present at any UAHS athletic events, including practices and games, nor will he be responding to any communications regarding the football program,” Pusateri said in a letter to Golden Bears players and their families.” [Columbus Dispatch]
Report: Cutler Earned Salary Of $101,458 A Year. “Joel Cutler worked as a Teacher for Upper Arlington City and in 2019 had a reported pay of $101,458 according to public records. This is 85.2 percent higher than the average pay for school employees and 53.9 percent higher than the national average for government employees.”[Open Payrolls]
Video: News Report On Cutler Arrest
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