Webb City teacher facing molestation charges against student

On Friday, November 15, 2019 at approximately 20:00 hours officers with the Webb City Police Department were dispatched to 621 North Madison Street in Webb City in reference to a report of sexual misconduct.  Officers met with Webb City School District administrators and immediately assisted them with measures to protect students along with initiating an investigation into the allegation.  The incident reportedly had occurred earlier the same day at 807 West First Street in Webb City.

As a result of our investigation, on Friday, November 22, 2019 at about 17:00 hours a 28-year old white male from Webb City was arrested for Child Molestation-3rd degree.  Probable cause paperwork has been forwarded to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office for their review.  The name of the suspect will not be released pending the filing of a formal charge from the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office.

We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as we diligently continue our investigation.  The safety of our citizens, especially our children, is our utmost priority.  We are asking that anyone with any additional information in this or any similar incident to contact Detective Sergeant Joe Beckett with the Webb City Police Department (417 673-1911).