| June 18,
2001 |
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| School
Psychologist Arrested on Sex Charges |
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Amber Williams |
A former Burke County Public School
psychologist was arrested today and charged with two counts of statutory
rape.
Amber Denise Williams, 27, of 100 Bealers Drive, Linville turned
herself into authorities today and was also charged with contributing to the
delinquency of a minor and providing alcohol to a minor, stated detectives with
the Burke County Sheriff's Office. |
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| According to investigators, in February, 2001
the Burke County Department of Social Services received reports of
inappropriate conduct between Williams and some students from East Burke High
School. An joint investigation with the Sheriff's Office and D.S.S. continued
throughout the spring, culminating in Williams' arrest this
afternoon. |
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| Williams resigned from her job when the
investigation was initiated in February. |
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| Williams was placed in the Burke Catawba
District Confinement Facility under a $75,000 bond. The investigation is
continuing and additional charges are anticipated to be presented to the grand
jury, stated investigators. |
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