Eastern Kentucky teacher accused of inappropriately touching his student

A former Harlan County teacher turned himself in to authorities Monday following accusations of sexual abuse.

Daniel Tuttle, 47, allegedly inappropriately touched one his female Harlan County High School students on multiple occasions, according to Kentucky State Police. He was charged with first-degree sexual abuse.

WRIL reported Tuttle was a JROTC instructor at the high school and formerly was employed by Middlesboro, Pikeville and Bell County law enforcement agencies.

A 2016 news release from the high school stated Tuttle had 24 years of service in the infantry.

State police received a complaint about Tuttle on March 15, 2018. The next day, Harlan County Public Schools Superintendent Brent Roark was informed of the allegation.

“Sergeant Tuttle was immediately placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation,” Roark said in a statement. “Sergeant Tuttle is no longer employed with our school district; his employment ended in June of 2018.”

Following an investigation, state police issued an arrest warrant against Tuttle on Jan. 8, state police said.

After his arrest, Tuttle was placed in the Harlan County Detention Center.

This story was originally published January 28, 2019 at 12:14 PM.