An instructor at Langley High School in Fairfax County, Virginia, who is also the head coach, has been charged with five counts of sexual solicitation of a minor.
According to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland, on August 1, David Clay Murray, 48, contacted an undercover detective, posing as a 15-year-old girl, via a messaging app .
“The detective informed Murray several times during the verbal exchange that he was speaking with a 15-year-old female,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release. “Murray continued to interact in a verbal sexual exchange with the undercover detective, soliciting sexual acts from him. “
After obtaining a warrant for his arrest, Fairfax County police were contacted and Murray was arrested there. According to online court records, he waived his extradition on Monday. It’s unclear when he’ll be transported to Maryland and make his first appearance in the Frederick County district. Court.
In a statement to WTOP, Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid said, “We realize this will be a surprise to our community. We are doing everything we can to address this situation.
The Washington Post reports that in a letter to parents, the FCPS superintendent said there was no indication that Fairfax County youth or FCPS academics were involved. However, anyone with concerns or information can call Fairfax County Police.
In a statement, Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins said detectives were handling an increasing number of such cases, “which are a cause for fear for parents. “I will take this opportunity to inspire parents to pay close attention to what their underage children are doing. mobile apps, websites, and social media platforms.
Neal Augenstein has been a general reporter at WTOP since 1997. He says he looks forward to going to work every day, even if it means waking up at 3:30 a. m.