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FRANKLIN, Ind. (WRTV) — A teacher at Franklin Community High School was suspended from the school after he was arrested on suspicion of child solicitation.
According to Franklin Community Schools, Alex Brickens, a teacher and assistant choir director, was suspended Monday pending an investigation by the Franklin Police Department.
The details of the arrest are not known.
Steve Ahaus, the principal of Franklin Community High School, sent a letter to parents of students in the choir program. In the letter, Ahaus said he had a meeting with all choir and show band students, and praised the students who came forward with information.
“It was not an easy decision for those students, but they absolutely did the right thing. We stress at every opportunity we have with students the importance of reporting what they hear and know. We are thankful for what these students did and want to make sure they are supported in the coming days,” Ahaus said.
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