By Natalie Petrovich

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An employee with the Academy Independent School District in Bell County has been arrested on accusations of sharing harmful material with a minor. The arrest occurred on Monday in Killeen, and the individual in question is William “Will” Anthony Blackburn, Sr., a 47-year-old who reportedly was taken into custody without any incident. Blackburn faces charges of Displaying Harmful Material to a Minor, with additional investigations that might lead to another felony charge being brought against him.

Following the reception of information from investigators, a Bell County judge swiftly issued an arrest warrant. Blackburn, found and arrested in Killeen, is now under further scrutiny as the sheriff’s office continues to probe into potential other felony offenses. This event has led Academy ISD to place Blackburn on administrative leave as the investigations unfold. It’s been made clear that the Bell County Sheriff’s Office is actively encouraging anyone with relevant information to come forward to possibly aid the investigation.

According to a CBS Austin report, the crime in question involved the exposure of harmful materials to a minor. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office has taken Blackburn into custody, and he has been booked into the county jail. This incident raises alarming questions regarding the safety and control over the material that minors are exposed to, particularly within an educational setting.

The arrest warrant was issued by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman upon reviewing the evidence presented by investigators. According to a FOX44 News report, Blackburn has officially been screened for an additional possible felony charge. The nature of this potential charge has not been disclosed at this time. Those with any knowledge that may contribute to shedding light on these allegations are asked to contact the Bell County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 254-933-5435 or Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477.

Details of the case and the specifics of the harmful material allegedly shown to a minor remain undisclosed, the ongoing investigation continues to draw attention to the importance of vigilance and accountability in the education system.