RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - A Madison County teacher has been arrested on sexual abuse charges following an investigation into an alleged incident that took place at a school during the 2018-19 school year, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

Deputies say Charles Hamilton voluntarily surrendered to authorities after an arrest warrant was issued in connection with the case.

Hamilton is accused of abusing a victim, who was 10 years old at the time. According to his complaint warrant, the alleged abuse happened in a bathroom during a power outage while the student was attending Boonesborough Elementary.

Madison County School leaders say they were made aware that the Department for Community Based Services was beginning an investigation regarding Hamilton on Sept. 8, 2025. On t

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