Authorities say middle school teacher in Mississippi has been charged with seven counts of sexual abuse of a child

MORTON, Mississippi (WLBT) – A 47-year-old Lake Middle School teacher has been arrested for sexually abusing a minor.

According to Morton Police, a report was filed on August 17 regarding possible sexual abuse of a minor.

After the investigation, the MPD found reasonable suspicion to contact Child Protective Services regarding this matter.

Mark Jones, a former employee at Lake Middle School in Scott County, was arrested by Morton police on September 5 on charges of sexual assault after a forensic interview was conducted on the child.

Judge Whitney Adams issued an arrest warrant for Jones on seven counts of sexual abuse of a child by an authority figure.

According to MPD, Jones turned himself in to police and Judge Adams set bail at $500,000 per count.

This case is still under active investigation.

When WLBT staff reached out to the Scott County School District, they said he was no longer employed there.

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