(2-14-26) The Union City Police Department announces the arrest of Alicia Hughes, an employee of the Randolph Eastern School Corporation, following an investigation into allegations involving inappropriate conduct with a minor.
Law enforcement was initially notified of an alleged battery that occurred overnight. During the course of the investigation, officers learned that Hughes’ husband had discovered her with an 18-year-old student of Randolph Eastern School Corporation and confronted the individuals. It is alleged that Hughes was battered during that altercation. The alleged battery is being investigated by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department.
As the investigation progressed, Union City Police Department investigators uncovered evidence that Alicia Hughes had also engaged in a sexual relationship with a separate high school student who was 17 years old at the time. Investigators determined that Hughes and the minor engaged in sexual intercourse on at least five occasions.
Based on the evidence obtained, Alicia Hughes was arrested and charged with five counts of Child Seduction related to the sexual relationship with the minor student.
Hughes was transported to the Randolph County Jail, where she is being held on a $25,000 cash-only bond.
The Union City Police Department extends its appreciation to the Randolph Eastern School Corporation for its swift cooperation, transparency, and commitment to protecting the students of the district throughout this investigation.
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Union City Police Department.
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