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Charlotte-area high school teacher accused of taking indecent liberties with student

A 35-year-old high school teacher in Union County is being accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior with a student, Monroe police said.

Cory McDowell, a English teacher at Central Academy of Technology and Arts, was arrested Wednesday and charged with taking indecent liberties with a student, Observer news partner WBTV reported.

Monroe police began investigating McDowell on May 25, according to the police incident report.

The inappropriate behavior took place at the high school located at 600 Brewer Drive, the report said.

McDowell secured a bond after going before a magistrate, WBTV reported.

Anyone with further information about this case is asked to call the Monroe Police Department at (704) 282-4700.

This story was originally published June 10, 2021 at 6:01 PM.

Jonathan Limehouse
The Charlotte Observer
Jonathan Limehouse is a breaking news reporter and covers all major happenings in the Charlotte area. He has covered a litany of other beats from public safety, education, public health and sports. He is a proud UNC Charlotte graduate and a Raleigh native.
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