(Carrollton, Ky.) - A local high school teacher is being accused of having inappropriate contact with a student.
John F. Jones IV, known as “Jay”, is a math teacher at Carroll County High School. He was arrested Tuesday morning charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.
Kentucky State Police say Jones, 32, touched a 16-year-old female student while in school.
Jones is in the Carroll County Detention Facility as the investigation continues.

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