PHILIPSBURG--C.C.H. (51), the principal of one of the primary schools in Betty’s Estate, will have to spend sixty more days behind bars after being arrested on December 4 in connection with sexual misconduct with a minor.
The man requested to be released until the trial date, but the Judge of Instruction denied his request and approved the detention extension in the Court of First Instance on Monday.
At this moment, C.C.H. is suspected of violating four articles of the penal code.
According to a joint press statement from the police and Prosecutor, the arrest is a result of the investigation in which on September 18, a house search was carried out by the Judge of Instruction, the Prosecutor and investigating police officers. Numerous electronic devices were confiscated for further investigation. The suspect was questioned and released the same day.
“During an in-depth investigation of the confiscated items new evidence of sexual misconduct has risen, leaving the Prosecutor no other option than to arrest the suspect,” according to the statement.
Anyone who may have information or need any assistance in connection with this case can call the Court of Guardianship’s crisis line 918 at any time, or tel. 542-4110 and 542-4115 during office hours.
C.C.H. has been on suspension since the investigation started and an acting principal has been appointed.
