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MARSHALL, TX. Feb 19 2009 (KSLA) – A Marshall, Texas teacher is now in jail for allegedly soliciting students via text message.
The investigation into this alleged offense stemmed back in January when two female juveniles reported receiving inappropriate text messages from a staff member at Marshall Independent School District.
Investigators have now identified that staff member as 27-year-old Andy Townsend, Townsend was a coach and ISS teacher at the school.
Townsend allegedly sent numerous explicit text messages to students. According to MISD, Townsend was suspended back in January and in early February he resigned.
Marshall Police arrested Townsend Wednesday morning on two counts of online solicitation of a minor, which is a third degree felony.
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