UPDATE: DEEP RUN — A South Lenoir High School interventionist was arrested today by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office on charges of indecent liberties with a student and disseminating sexual content to someone under 16-years-old.

Lindsay Gardner, 32, of Pink Hill was arrested today after a warrant was obtained on the above charges. She was released from custody after posting a secured bond. Gardner was no longer employed with Lenoir County Public Schools before today’s arrest.

On May 25, a LCSO resource officer supervisor was notified by LCPS officials of an alleged incident between a South Lenoir High School employee and a student. The LCSO immediately launched an investigation into the matter, resulting in today’s arrest. The LCSO received assistance from the N.C. State Crime Lab for processing of digital evidence.

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The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a situation involving a juvenile and an adult Interventionist who is now no longer employed by Lenoir County Public Schools. 

Administrators at South Lenoir High School reported a situation to the sheriff’s office last week and an investigation was launched immediately. The sheriff's office is utilizing the North Carolina Crime Lab to investigate digital content. 

At this time, no charges have been filed. This is a developing story.