The Shelby County Sheriff's Office today announced the arrest of John Martin Noles, 36, of Hoover. A press release issued by the sheriff's office said Noles is charged with one count of a school employee having sexual contact with a student under the age of 19.
Noles, a history teacher, was arrested Thursday about 12:30 p.m. He was booked into the Shelby County Jail but has since been released after posting his $6,000 bond.
Noles has been an employee of the Shelby County Board of Education for about eight years and has taught at at least two schools, including Thompson High School.
Cindy Warner, spokeswoman for Shelby County School District, released the following statement: "We are aware of these allegations and take them very seriously. The school district took immediate action when we were made aware of these allegations in early May. Mr. Noles has been placed on administrative leave while the school district continues to conduct an ongoing investigation into this matter, in cooperation with law enforcement officials."
Warner said she could not release any additional information about Noles or his past employment and/or placement in the Shelby County school district.
Source- AL.com