SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — A now former athletic trainer for Sequatchie County Schools was arrested Friday after officers found images of child pornography and sexual acts with animals on his cellphone, according to an arrest report.
District Attorney Courtney Lynch requested an investigator to look into reports that Donald Brent Oliver committed sex crimes against children.
The arrest report says Oliver gave written consent for the investigator to complete a forensic download of his cell phone.
The download revealed several photos of animated child pornography, according to the arrest report.
The report says there were also several images of Oliver and other adults engaging in sexual acts with animals.
Oliver is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual activity with animals.
District Attorney Lynch says Oliver was terminated from his position with Sequatchie County Schools.
Sequatchie County Schools sent out a memo to parents that said…
“We have been working in close coordination with the police on this situation, and the individual is no longer employed by the school district. Due to the ongoing investigation, we cannot share further details at this time.
We are grateful to those who came forward to report this matter, Student safety and wellbeing are always our highest priority. We encourage all parents and guardians to have open conversations with their children about appropriate online communication and to remind them that if they ever feel uncomfortable about interactions with anyone, they should immediately tell a parent, teacher, staff member, or another trusted adult. As a reminder, school employees are mandated reporters.
If your child needs support at this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to your school’s administration or counseling team.”
Oliver is set to appear in court on July 24th.
