Decatur Public School Substitute Teacher Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Relationship with Student

Alley Bardfield, a longstanding substitute teacher, was arrested after being accused of engaging in an inappropriate connection with a kid. Bardfield was arrested and charged with grooming and predatory criminal sexual assault, according to officials from Decatur Public Schools.

The unsettling situation began when the mother of a sixth-grade student saw her son acting strangely after visiting Bardfield’s home. After reviewing her son’s phone and social media accounts, the concerned mother discovered disturbing details. In an honest talk with her son, he revealed an unsettling experience with Bardfield during a March 29th visit to her Mt. Zion home.

The distressing news prompted an immediate response from law enforcement. Officers from the Mt. Zion Police Department and Deputies from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office conducted a thorough investigation, which included reviewing text messages and social media contacts and conducting a search warrant at Bardfield’s apartment. The inquiry produced corroborating evidence, providing probable cause for Bardfield’s arrest on counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child Under the Age of 13 and Grooming.

Decatur Public Schools swiftly terminated Bardfield’s job following the serious charges. Although none of the reported misconduct occurred on DPS property, the school district is working collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, including the Mt. Zion Police Department, to guarantee a comprehensive investigation and support for students and staff affected by the event.” This is an ongoing story, and we are committed to providing updates as further information emerges,” stated a spokesperson for Decatur Public Schools.

Alley Bardfield’s arrest highlights the critical significance of attention and swift action in ensuring pupils’ well-being. Decatur Public Schools maintains its unshakable commitment to providing a secure and conducive learning environment for all students, emphasizing its zero-tolerance stance toward any type of misconduct or abuse.