Newton County teacher Victoria Tatum arrested for sexual assault of 15-year-old student

Police arrested a Newton County teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student.

Newton County Sheriff say they were informed that Victoria Tatum, 24, had inappropriate contact with the male teen on more than one occasion.

Police charged Tatum with two counts of aggravated child molestation, enticing a child and other charges, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office said. All of the charges are felonies.

”Per abuse protocol, a forensic interview was conducted and a disclosure was made that inappropriate contact occurred more than once, said the Sheriff’s Office. ”At this time, the investigation revealed that the contact began less than a month ago. Probable cause was obtained to apply for an arrest warrant. 

Tatum was arrested Thursday at Newton County High School. According to the school’s website, Tatum is a math teacher.

Deputies said they are only aware of one student involved, but the investigation remains open.

She was being held without bond Thursday afteoon.