Topline: Police were contacted by a concerned parent on December 20 about another incident involving the suspect and a child in the same classroom.
Published: December 31, 2024 1:22 pm ET
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Bryia Lattimore Scott (via Laurens County Sheriff's Office)
Police say a teacher posing under a false name in South Carolina allegedly assaulted a special needs child.
According to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Bryia Scott is accused of posing as “Viola Church” while she was employed through the Laurens District 55 school system.
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the school district in reference to this individual impersonating another in order to gain this employment at Waterloo Elementary, police said.
Authorities followed up with an investigation and as a result, Bryia Lattimore Scott, of Simpsonville, was arrested on December 19, and charged with Identity Fraud to Unlawfully Obtain Employment.
After the arrest of Scott, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a concerned parent on December 20 about another incident involving Scott and a child in the same classroom.
Upon further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit, it was determined that Scott allegedly assaulted a special needs child on December 18.
The assault was reported to the administration of the school on December 18 by concerned aides working with students in the same classroom.
Scott was arrested on December 30 and charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child.
This investigation is ongoing.
“I want to commend the teachers aides for stepping up and reporting this incident involving one of their co-workers. I am thankful for them being forthcoming, as we all share concern for the wellbeing of these children,” said Sheriff Don Reynolds.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Bryia Lattimore Scott (via Laurens County Sheriff's Office)
Police say a teacher posing under a false name in South Carolina allegedly assaulted a special needs child.
According to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Bryia Scott is accused of posing as “Viola Church” while she was employed through the Laurens District 55 school system.
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the school district in reference to this individual impersonating another in order to gain this employment at Waterloo Elementary, police said.
Authorities followed up with an investigation and as a result, Bryia Lattimore Scott, of Simpsonville, was arrested on December 19, and charged with Identity Fraud to Unlawfully Obtain Employment.
After the arrest of Scott, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a concerned parent on December 20 about another incident involving Scott and a child in the same classroom.
Upon further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit, it was determined that Scott allegedly assaulted a special needs child on December 18.
The assault was reported to the administration of the school on December 18 by concerned aides working with students in the same classroom.
Scott was arrested on December 30 and charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child.
This investigation is ongoing.
“I want to commend the teachers aides for stepping up and reporting this incident involving one of their co-workers. I am thankful for them being forthcoming, as we all share concern for the wellbeing of these children,” said Sheriff Don Reynolds.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Police were contacted by a concerned parent on December 20 about another incident involving the suspect and a child in the same classroom.
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Published: December 31, 2024 1:22 pm ET
Bryia Lattimore Scott (via Laurens County Sheriff's Office)
Police say a teacher posing under a false name in South Carolina allegedly assaulted a special needs child.
According to the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office, Bryia Scott is accused of posing as “Viola Church” while she was employed through the Laurens District 55 school system.
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the school district in reference to this individual impersonating another in order to gain this employment at Waterloo Elementary, police said.
Authorities followed up with an investigation and as a result, Bryia Lattimore Scott, of Simpsonville, was arrested on December 19, and charged with Identity Fraud to Unlawfully Obtain Employment.
After the arrest of Scott, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a concerned parent on December 20 about another incident involving Scott and a child in the same classroom.
Upon further investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit, it was determined that Scott allegedly assaulted a special needs child on December 18.
The assault was reported to the administration of the school on December 18 by concerned aides working with students in the same classroom.
Scott was arrested on December 30 and charged with Unlawful Conduct Toward a Child.
This investigation is ongoing.
“I want to commend the teachers aides for stepping up and reporting this incident involving one of their co-workers. I am thankful for them being forthcoming, as we all share concern for the wellbeing of these children,” said Sheriff Don Reynolds.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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