A high school counselor has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a student on campus.
Amber Elizabeth Walker, who was also the girls’ basketball coach at Asheboro High School in North Carolina, was arrested Friday after a tip alleged she had sex with the student at the school on Wednesday last week, according to an arrest warrant obtained by WFMY.
The 39-year-old counselor was arrested after investigators “quickly developed evidence confirming the allegation,” the warrant stated.
She is charged with two felony counts of sex act with a student. It was not immediately clear how old the student was, nor what evidence had been obtained.
Just two months ago, Asheboro City Schools urged college-aspiring students to contact Walker for scholarship opportunities.
She was fired after her arrest, school officials confirmed.
“Asheboro City Schools is aware that a former employee of the district has been taken into custody in connection with alleged inappropriate activity,” a spokesperson for the district said.
“This matter is currently being handled through the criminal justice system. Due to state and federal privacy laws, we are unable to provide further details at this time.
“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. Asheboro City Schools maintains high standards for professional conduct and inappropriate actions are strictly prohibited,” the statement concluded.
The Post has reached out to the Asheboro Police Department for additional information.