FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Grand Jury indictment was issued for Issac Hunter Dismuke (28 of Crossville) for three counts of a School Employee Engaging in a Sex Act with a Student Under the Age of 19 Years and two counts of Rape 2nd. Dismuke was booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on February 27, 2023, on a $300,000.00 bond.
“It is sad that these types of arrests have to be made on those who are entrusted to teach and protect students’ well-being and safety. But these offenses will not be tolerated in our county.” stated DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden.
The DeKalb County Board of Education released the following statement regarding the arrest:
Today, February 27,2023, the DeKalb County Sheriff arrested an employee of Crossville High School. Based on the circumstances, DeKalb County Schools (the "District") has placed this employee on administrative leave. This employee will not return to any District campus during the pendency of this matter. Because this is a pending personnel matter involving students, the District will not share any information pertaining to its investigation. It is of paramount importance to the District to protect the privacy of its students. Additionally, the District wants parents to know that it treats the safety and well-being of its students as its highest priority. As such, the District encourages parents and students to report any issues they have to their teachers, principals, school resource officers, or any other District employee.
During the pendency of this matter, the District will be working collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, and the District would like to express its appreciation for the hard work of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Human Resources ("DHR").
Southern Torch will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
