Former S-OCS staff member charged with two misdemeanors

Jacob Denton, 24, of Poland, was charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, a Class A Misdemeanor, and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, a Class B Misdemeanor. Denton was the choir choreographer at Owen Valley High School.

The incident allegedly occurred at Denton's residence. Reports were made to Indiana State Excise Police on May 30, and Denton was arrested on June 25.

According to the probable cause affidavit, Denton allegedly "confirmed that he had some high school-aged friends over at his residence earlier in the year, though [he] initially denied any alcoholic beverages being consumed. After a few minutes, Denton admitted that the four minors had consumed some of his alcoholic beverages that evening, though they were not intended for them."

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School District Response

Spencer-Owen Community Schools has made aware of recent allegations involving a former contract employee associated with the music department. The reported incident is alleged to have occurred at a private residence, and did not take place on school property or during school hours," Superintendent Andy Cline said.

"While this individual is no longer affiliated with the district, Spencer-Owen Community Schools takes such information seriously and will cooperate fully with any investigation."

The case is currently scheduled for trial on Sept. 9.