A Southaven teacher has been arrested and charged with child exploitation following an investigation into inappropriate conduct with a student. Stephen Hart, 35, who serves as the assistant band director at DeSoto Central Middle School, was taken into custody on Tuesday.
The arrest came after a complaint was made to Southaven Police regarding Hart’s behavior. The investigation revealed that Hart had made inappropriate comments to a student, although the specifics of those comments have not been disclosed.
Hart now faces two counts of child exploitation. The Southaven Police Department is continuing its investigation into the matter.
In a statement to WREG, the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office acknowledged the arrest but referred further inquiries to the Southaven Police Department, pending the completion of the investigation.
This incident has prompted concern among parents and community members, as the investigation remains ongoing.
