North Augusta teacher charged with 5 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The South Carolina Attorney General’s office announced the arrest of 58-year-old Charles Richard Wilson, of Aiken on 5 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Aiken Department of Public Safety made the arrest.
Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) which led them to Wilson.
Investigators say Wilson shared files of child sexual abuse material.
He was arrested on May 22nd, 2024.
Wilson is charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree, a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment on each count.
This case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office.
According to the Aiken County Public School District website, Wilson is a teacher at North Augusta High School. He began teaching there in May of 2023.
A representative for the School District tells us that Wilson was placed on administrative leave following his arrest, stating…
These charges are extremely concerning. Wilson’s professional and criminal background, checked prior to his employment, did not include any prior arrests, charges, or convictions, or reveal any concerns related to activities of this kind. During his employment of approximately one year with our school system, there have been no reported concerns or employee infractions.
Merry Glenne Piccolino
Director of Communications & Community Partnerships
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