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Florida teacher charged after missing teen found at her home, police say
By Pilar Arias
Published August 18, 2022
A Florida teacher has been arrested after a missing teenager was reportedly located inside her home.
The boy was reported missing by his parents on Aug. 12, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.
Information investigators received led them to the home of 31-year-old teacher Kelly Simpson.
Simpson was placed under arrest for interfering with the custody of a minor. She allegedly picked up the teen boy from an unknown location and concealed him inside her home while knowing he was reported missing.
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Kelly Simpson was arrested in Charlotte County, Florida, for interfering with the custody of a minor. (Charlotte County Sheriff's Office)
Simpson is currently employed by Charlotte County Public Schools.
Authorities sent out the reminder that any person who has knowledge of the whereabouts of a missing juvenile or assists with the concealment of a juvenile can be charged with a crime.
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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at 941-639-2101.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-teacher-charged-missing-teen-found-her-home-police-say