MADISON COUNTY, 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 several years ago.

Charles Hamilton was arrested Monday on charges of first-degree sexual abuse. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says the alleged abuse happened during the 2018-2019 school year, when the victim was 10 years old. Investigators say the victim is now 17 and recently told a therapist about what happened.

According to Hamilton’s criminal complaint warrant, the alleged abuse occurred in a bathroom during a power outage. The student was only in fifth grade at the time.

Teacher worked at two schools

Madison County Schools leaders say Hamilton taught at Boonesborough Elementary School but also coach

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