Police have not yet said whether or not the children involved in the arrest were local students.

Cheterfield Superintendent Dr. John Murray said he directed both teachers be immediately terminated with appropriate due process and asked for a joint investigation with Chesterfield police and Child Protective Services.

Now a third police investigation has begun in Petersburg, where Adams lived.

"If they recognize the teacher involved and suspect he might be involved in any activity here in the city, please contact us," said Petersburg Police Deputy Chief Emanuel Chambliss.

Collins said witnesses are key to prosecuting these cases and acknowledged that witnesses and victims are not always interested in coming forward.

"Even if you don't want to come forward in court, we still need to hear

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