Macon East Academy Coach Charged with Sexual Contact with Student No Longer Employed by School
Montgomery police have arrested and charged a Macon East Academy coach and teacher for having inappropriate contact with a student. He is no longer with the school.
Capt. Saba Coleman says 48-year-old James Brantley, Jr. has been charged with Sexual Contact with a Student under 19 years old. Brantley, Jr. also faces a first degree Sexual Abuse charge.
Police say the incident occurred on September 20, around 5:00AM, in the 8600 block of Sturbridge Drive.
Police later identified Brantley, Jr. as the suspect and took him into custody on September 24.
The school released a statement following the arrest.
Brantley, Jr. is currently in the Montgomery County Detention Facility on $30,000 bond.