Sumner County School District
Coverage of Sumner County School District in the Nexus archive.
- Former Middle TN high school band director enters plea in rape trial. Here’s what we know
A high school band director in Tennessee entered a not-guilty plea in a rape trial involving allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. The case, which includes charges of statutory rape and allegations of contact with three students, led to his arrest, job removal, and a $2 million bond. The next court hearing is scheduled for October.
- Bond increased to $2M for band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student in Sumner County
A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, had his bond increased to $2 million after a preliminary hearing. He faces charges of statutory rape related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, and his case has been sent to a grand jury. Hawkins has been terminated from his position at the school.
- Case for band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student sent to Sumner County grand jury
A former band director at White House High School has been charged with statutory rape in an alleged relationship with a student. The case has been sent to a grand jury, and he has been terminated from his position.
- Band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student to appear in court in Sumner County
A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, faces statutory rape charges related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. He was arrested in May, charged, and will be terminated by the school district. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and school district emphasize holding offenders accountable and ensuring student safety.