GREENWOOD — A former Southport and Greenwood schools teacher has been charged in Johnson County with a count of child molestation and one count of dissemination of matter harmful to minors.
Shane Williams, 46, is accused of having inappropriate conduct with multiple young girls that included the girls being forced to watch pornographic videos with him and perform the acts seen in the videos, according to court documents.
Of the encounters that went on for years, some were described to have taken place inside Greenwood Middle School.
Both school corporation provided the following statements to WRTV
Perry Township Schools is aware of the disturbing allegations against one of its former teachers. Although we cannot comment on this case specifically, we can say that all teachers and staff are held to the highest standards. Before hiring, our district conducts thorough background checks, which includes criminal, sexual offender and child abuse history checks. Additionally, teachers undergo a rigorous screening and interview process.
Perry Township Schools
The Greenwood Community School Corporation is aware of the troubling allegations against a former staff member. The individual in question was a district employee for two years and left the district in May 2021.
Upon learning of the allegations, district staff immediately contacted the Indiana Department of Child Services. The individual was arrested shortly thereafter.
Due to the ongoing police investigation, we cannot share further details at this time. Our focus is on the safety and wellbeing of our students. We are fully cooperating with local law enforcement officers as they conduct their investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the City of Greenwood Police Department at 317-346-6336.
Greenwood Community School Corporation
