Teacher Paul Locklear arrested in NC on child sex offense charges, jailed on $2M bond.

A 53-year-old teacher and foster parent, Paul Locklear, has been arrested in North Carolina on multiple child sex offense charges. The investigation began in August when a foster child ran away and contacted the sheriff's office. Locklear faces charges including sexual activity by a substitute parent and misdemeanor sexual battery, with allegations dating back to 2022. He has been jailed on a $2 million bond, and the Darlington County School District has stated he is no longer employed there. Multiple agencies, including the FBI, are involved in the ongoing investigation.

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