RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. — A high school coach has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following an investigation into his alleged inappropriate relationship with a senior student, according to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office.
Coach Charles Davis, 45, was taken into custody at his Atlanta home last week by Russell County deputies in coordination with Fulton County Police. The arrest follows a report received on February 21, which prompted an extensive investigation into Davis’s conduct at Russell County High School.
Sheriff Heath Taylor confirmed that after reviewing over a year’s worth of school surveillance footage, Davis was placed on administrative leave.
Investigators say Davis communicated with the student through Courtnie Jones, a 25-year-old administrative assistant at the school. Jones allegedly helped facilitate contact between Davis and the student by providing a cellphone and acting as a go-between.
Charges Filed
Charles Davis faces the following charges:
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Sexual Contact with a Student
Sexual Employee Soliciting Obscene Material
Soliciting Child Sexual Abuse Material (Child Pornography)
Intimidating a Witness
Courtnie Jones is charged with:
Intimidating a Witness
Hindering Prosecution
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing and did not rule out further charges. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
