Douglas County teacher arrested for possible child molestation
Teacher fired after molestation charges surface
A Douglas County teacher is behind bars charged with molesting a student in the same school district. The Douglas County School District has said it is extremely troubled by the allegations. They began termination proceedings right away for the veteran teacher.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. - A teacher at Turner Middle School is now facing serious charges of child molestation. The investigation into this disturbing case began on Oct. 4 when the Douglas County Sheriff's Office initiated an inquiry into allegations of inappropriate social media contact between the teacher and a student.
As the investigation unfolded, it became evident that the teacher, identified as Andrew Goswick, had engaged in late-night communications with multiple female students without the consent or knowledge of their parents. Even more alarming was the discovery that these communications involved sexually explicit material and conversations.
On Oct. 27, a search warrant and an arrest warrant were executed at Andrew Goswick's residence. Goswick was taken into custody and now faces a charge of Felony Child Molestation. He is currently being held at the Douglas County Jail without bail.
Authorities have emphasized that this is still an active investigation, and more charges may be forthcoming as additional evidence is uncovered.
Andrew Goswick
The Douglas County School System released the following statement:
Once the school system became aware of the individual’s alleged misconduct, the Douglas County School System immediately launched an investigation. The individual was placed on leave the same day. Since then, the district has initiated termination proceedings.
Safeguarding the well-being of our students is our top priority, and student safety remains non-negotiable. The alleged behavior is unacceptable and contradicts the values and professional standards we require of all employees.
Our school system will continue to support state and local law enforcement to ensure a thorough and complete investigation. However, the district is unable to provide any additional information regarding the allegations. Any inquiries about this matter should be directed to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.