SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) teacher has been arrested after allegedly grooming a minor.

Jawan Johnson, 32, was arrested by the Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) on Sunday evening. He has been charged with grooming a minor for a sexual offense.

Officials say the victim is a previous student of Johnson.

The SCCPSS said it's aware of the arrest and charges Johnson is facing, and that he has been reassigned to a non-school-based position where he will have no contact with students for the duration of the investigation.

"While we cannot comment on the specifics of the ongoing investigation, we want to be clear: our district holds every educator to the highest standards of professional conduct, as stipulated by Board policy and outline

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