Teacher at North River Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Arrested on Alleged Sex-Related Charge Involving Student

Sarah Huggins Logan, 35, a teacher at North River Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail on a charge of a school employee engaging in a sex act involving a student, according to WVTM 13. The reports describe her arrest as occurring on Friday, July 18, and the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest. Logan has not been convicted of any charge in the reports.

The student’s parents reported their concerns to authorities on July 16, which led to the allegations coming to light. One report says the investigation was initiated that same day. Authorities later obtained warrants for Logan after an investigation by the Violent Crimes Unit.

North River Christian Academy said it learned of the allegation earlier in the week and notified the appropriate state and local authorities. According to WVTM 13, the school said local law enforcement informed it of the arrest on Friday, July 18. The school asked for privacy for all involved and called for prayers for the affected family. One report’s account of the school’s statement ends mid-sentence, so the full wording of its account of when it learned of the allegation is not available.

Captain Jack Kennedy of the sheriff’s department said additional charges against Logan are anticipated as the investigation continues. The sheriff’s office described a relationship between a school employee and a student as a grave violation of trust and policy. Authorities have indicated the case may involve more than one victim, and the Violent Crimes Unit said Logan is no longer an employee at the school. WVTM 13 reported that investigators expect additional charges.

The reports differ in some details. Larepublica.pe describes the case as involving the sexual abuse of underage students, while WVTM 13 reports a single charge against Logan at the time of booking. Larepublica.pe says more than one victim may be involved, and WVTM 13 says investigators believe there may be more victims. These accounts do not establish the number of people affected, and no additional charges had been confirmed in the reports at the time of publication.

Police asked anyone who was a victim or who has further information to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690, a step that seeks to protect those who cannot protect themselves (Psalm 82:3).