Former School Resource Officer charged with sex crimes in Jackson County
A former Moss Point school resource officer is in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center charged with sex crimes.
Sheriff John Ledbetter says 38-year-old Isaiah Thomas Hayes is accused of three counts of sexual battery and one count of enticing a child for sexual purposes.
Sheriff Ledbetter says the alleged crimes occurred from August of this year until the end of October.
Hayes was arrested November 8th. He was in court Thursday and was granted $30,000 bond on each charge. Moss Point School District said Hayes was employed from March 15 to Wednesday, when he was arrested.
The Moss Point School District has released a statement regarding this incident. “The Moss Point School District is committed to the safety and well-being of our students at all times. The Moss Point School District has been advised by law enforcement of an investigation involving allegations of inappropriate behavior between a former School Resource Officer and a minor.”
“At this time, the individual involved is no longer employed by the district. In situations such as this, the district is very limited as to what it may say. First and foremost, an ongoing criminal investigation is taking place. Second, the Moss Point School District will cooperate fully with law enforcement in its investigation. Third, the district has a legal obligation to adhere to all privacy laws with respect to its students and employees. The well-being and safety of children are top priorities of the Board of Trustees and the administration.”
“Under no circumstances does the Moss Point School District condone or tolerate employees engaging in criminal conduct with students. Should information be presented to the MPSD’s administration that such inappropriate behavior may be taking place, the district immediately investigates and handles each situation. It would not be appropriate for the Moss Point School District to comment further at this time because of the ongoing nature of the criminal investigation; however, we will continue to monitor this matter and take appropriate action based on the outcome of the investigation. We are praying for all families involved.”
