An investigation into a paddling incident at a Jackson County school has resulted in the indictment of a teacher and assistant principal.
On October 10th, TBI special agents joined the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Children’s Services in investigating a complaint of an assault of a student in a Jackson County elementary school. The TBI says on October 4th, a student at Dodson Branch Elementary School was paddled twice at the school by his teacher, 39-year-old Jackson Alexander Patterson. The assistant principal, 54-year-old Tena Janeice Lynn, was also present. The student later complained about pain in his buttocks and was taken to a medical facility for examination.
On November 7th, the Jackson County Grand Jury returned indictments charging Patterson with one count of Simple Assault, and Lynn with one count of Criminal Responsibility (of Assault). Patterson and Lynn were arrested Tuesday and booked at the Jackson County Jail. Patterson’s bond was set at $2,500. Lynn’s bond was set at $1,500.