Estill County, KY assistant coach faces termination, charges after alleged inappropriate relationship with students
IRVINE, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — An Estill County assistant coach was arrested after an investigation involving an inappropriate relationship with two students.
Kentucky State Police said the investigation began on Wednesday after the Estill County Board of Education informed them of allegations against 22-year-old Samual Dustin Beeler, of Irvine.
On Thursday, the Estill County Board of Education made a statement on Facebook about the assistant coach's arrest.
An Estill County Schools employee has been arrested and is facing criminal charges due to conduct toward students. Last week, the District received an anonymous tip and passed that tip to law enforcement. Their prompt investigation has led to this arrest and charges. While the investigation was ongoing, the District took steps to ensure the employee would not have any further contact with students. The District can now proceed with termination of employment and will continue cooperating with law enforcement and the prosecutor's office. As always, our first priority is the safety and well-being of our students.
Estill County Board of EducationBeeler was arrested and charged with two counts of third-degree rape and procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means.
He was lodged in the Three Forks Regional Jail in Lee County.
