Former Washington Parish teacher charged with sexual abuse

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WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A former Washington Parish teacher was arrested on Friday following an investigation into reported child sexual abuse.

According to District Attorney Collin Sims and the Franklinton Police Department, 29-year-old Darbie Colette Smith was arrested after four months of investigation revealed that she had allegedly committed multiple child sex crimes.

Smith faces the following charges:

  • 80 counts of pornography involving juveniles.
  • One count of computer aided solicitation.
  • One count of indecent behavior with a juvenile.
  • Two counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

No further information was provided.

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