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Lexington Park resident Kelly Eugene McClure-Hewitt, 55, an assistant principal at Leonardtown High School, has been arrested and charged on multiple sex offenses following an investigation into allegations made by an 18-year-old, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, May 17.
In March, a joint investigation by the sheriff’s office and public schools system was launched when a teen came forward alleging a series of encounters with the administrator at the high school
According to the victim, during multiple visits to his office, McClure-Hewitt provided unsolicited gifts, discussed sexual preference, and made unwanted sexual contact with the teen.
Investigators noted that when the abuse began, McClure-Hewitt had no previous contact of any kind with the assistant principal.
McClure-Hewitt, who has been assistant principal since July 2016, was arrested and charged on an outstanding warrant for:
- Third-degree sex offense;
- Fourth-degree sex offense: sexual contact;
- Second-degree assault.
McClure-Hewitt is being held on a no-bond status at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center pending his initial appearance in front of a judge on Thursday, May 18.
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