Sexually Explicit SnapChat Video Sent To Student By Middle School Teacher: Aberdeen Police

ABERDEEN, MD — An art teacher at Aberdeen Middle School has been placed on leave after police said she sent a sexually explicit SnapChat video to a student.

According to the Aberdeen Police Department, they received a report Monday at 8:36 a.m. from school officials regarding the video. Detectives confiscated the teacher's phone and checked on the teen to make sure they were safe.

The police department said detectives are investigating the distribution of the video and are working to determine if any criminal charges will be filed.

WMAR shared a message sent by the school to parents about the situation:

"We have been made aware of an inappropriate video that has circulated among our students via social media, specifically SnapChat. A thorough investigation has been initiated by school administrators and is ongoing with our SRO, and the Aberdeen Police Department. We have been in touch with the families for whom we have confirmed direct involvement. If your student reports receiving the video, please remind them of the seriousness and resulting consequences of sharing inappropriate material on social media and about the appropriate use of social media. We continue to encourage students, staff and families that if you see something, you say something. Encourage your students to speak with you, an adult at school and the SRO if they see or hear something so that immediate action can be taken. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at school. Thank you for your time and attention."