School secretary arrested after husband finds her with student; investigation uncovers sexual relationship with minor
A school secretary faces criminal charges after a domestic confrontation led police to uncover an alleged sexual relationship with a minor. The woman, identified as Alicia Hughes, was taken into custody and is being held on a $25, 000 cash-only bond while investigations continue.
Allegations and arrest
Local police were called to a residence over the weekend on a battery complaint after a man confronted his wife and an 18-year-old student. Officers responding to the call found the scene had escalated into a physical altercation. The husband was said to have struck his wife during the confrontation, and that battery incident prompted an inquiry by county investigators.
As detectives looked into the circumstances of the domestic dispute, they uncovered evidence that the secretary had also engaged in a separate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. Investigators allege that the pair had intercourse on at least five occasions. Based on those findings, authorities arrested Hughes and charged her with five counts of child seduction related to the encounters with the minor.
It is not clear whether any charges stem from the encounter involving the 18-year-old. The husband involved in the initial confrontation has not been publicly identified, and officials have not said whether he will face criminal charges related to the alleged battery.
School response and employment status
The woman worked as a secretary at a local high school within the Randolph Eastern School Corporation. School leadership has said she has been removed from all duties involving students while the legal process unfolds. Officials emphasized the need to protect student privacy and the integrity of the active criminal investigation, and declined to provide additional details about personnel matters at this stage.
The development has prompted concern among parents and staff as the district reviews the case and follows required legal and personnel procedures under state law and board policy. Administrators have signaled that any further actions regarding employment will hinge on the outcome of the criminal proceedings and any internal investigations.
Legal status and next steps
Hughes was transported to the county jail and remains in custody on a $25, 000 cash-only bond. The charge sheet lists five counts of child seduction tied to the alleged sexual relationship with the 17-year-old. Prosecutors will decide whether to pursue additional charges as the investigation continues and as evidence is reviewed.
Investigators from both the city police department and the county sheriff's office are dealing with overlapping elements: the alleged domestic battery and the separate allegation of sexual conduct with a minor. Officials have indicated the matters are under active criminal investigation and that further updates will be provided as charges are finalized and court proceedings move forward.
The case raises broader questions about policies meant to protect students and the mechanisms schools use to screen and monitor staff interactions. Community members and district officials are watching closely as legal and administrative processes proceed.
No court date has been publicly announced, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities ask anyone with pertinent information to cooperate with law enforcement as the inquiry continues.
