infoKentucky middle school athletic director arrested: Police accuse him of child sex abuse

Kentucky middle school athletic director arrested: Police accuse him of child sex abuse

An Aug. 8 tip from Boone County Sheriff's Office in the form of a video appearing to depict a sex crime against a juvenile led to Schwartz's arrest, according to a Monday afternoon Campbell County Police Department news release.

Jason Schwartz, of Dayton, Kentucky, was charged with first-degree sodomy of a victim under 12-years-old, use of a minor under 16-years-old in a sex performance, and first-degree sodomy.

According to the police department, the Boone County Sheriff's Office reached out to Campbell County after receiving what was described as video footage showing a sexual crime perpetrated on a juvenile. An investigation by the Campbell County Police led to the identity of Schwartz and the child victim.

The investigation determined that the illegal acts happened over a span of seven years, with the last taking place eight years ago.

Schwartz, of Dayton, is employed at the Kenton County School District, though a district spokesperson declined to say in what capacity for the upcoming school year.

Police are asking anyone with additional information to call (859) 547-3100 to speak with investigators.