CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A Lecanto High School teacher is facing charges after having inappropriate contact with female students.
Late Friday evening, LHS administration was made aware of these allegations and immediately contacted the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Department of Children and Families.
During the investigation, Detective Mission with the CCSO Special Victims Unit obtained evidence that revealed 33-year-old Adam Joseph Joerres had been engaging in inappropriate conversations of a sexual nature with a student through text messages spanning over the past several months.
Officials made contact with Joerres early Monday morning to speak with him regarding this case. During his interview, Joerres made statements that confirmed the allegations. He was subsequently placed under arrest for solicitation of sexual conduct from a student by an authority figure.
Early Monday morning 33-year-old, Adam Joerres, was arrested by CCSO detectives on his way into work. Joerres has resigned from the Citrus County School District.
Joerres worked at Lecanto Middle School intermittingly from 2016 – 2018. He started teaching at Lecanto High School in November 2020. Joerres was a math teacher and also coached the Lady Panthers flag football team.
“The Citrus County School District remains steadfast to provide a safe and secure environment for all students and staff,” says Superintendent Sam Himmel. “When we become aware of individuals who may have subjected our students to inappropriate behavior, we act swiftly to protect the student body.”
“Very few professions are as trusted with nurturing our children as teachers are. Unfortunately, in his official capacity, Joerres abused our community’s trust in him,” said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. “A school should always be a place of safety and learning, not somewhere that a predator like Joerres takes advantage of their position and authority.”
Joerres is currently being held at the Citrus County Detention Facility with a bond of $10,000.00 per the bond schedule.
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