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Russell, Ky. Teacher Arrested On Child Porn Charges

Posted at 12:22 PM, Mar 26, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-26 12:22:16-04

RUSSELL, Ky. (WSAZ) – A Russell, Ky. high school teacher is in jail on child porn charges, WSAZ reports.

According to the Huntington NBC affiliate, Sam Beason was a math teacher at Russell High School at the time of his arrest. WSAZ also reports that Beason resigned following his arrest.

He is charged with possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and unlawful use of electronic means.

Beason is lodged in the Boyd County Detention Center.