Child Molestation / Grooming / Solicitation of a Minor

1249: Micah Whitfield

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Micah Whitfield was the technical director of the Arend Arts Center and an employee of Bentonville Schools in Arkansas. He was also on the board of directors of Campfire Ministries local, which has been inactive in recent years. He was arrested for the sexual assault of a high school student.

With praiseworthy speed, called the school resource officer to report she had been sexually assaulted by him on January 27th. On the 28th, they interviewed the student and on the 29th he was arrested. During the interview, he admitted to the conduct she described. He was released on $50,000 bail on the 31st.

According to the student, he would tell her to go to the shop which was isolated and there is where he would assault her. She spoke of her college hopes and he said he would follow her. He became more aggressive with her and she was afraid of what he might do before she reported it to the Resource Officer.

Bentonville School District employee accused of sexual assault released from jail on $50,000 January 31, 2024 | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Web Edition Articles (Little Rock, AR) Author/Byline: Tracy Neal | Section: News 358 Words | Readability: Lexile: 1180, grade level(s): 10 11-12 Read News Document BENTONVILLE — The technical director of Arend Arts Center at Bentonville High School was arrested after another student reported he sexually assaulted her friend, according to a probable cause affidavit. Micah Whitfield, 47, of Rogers was arrested Monday in connection with sexual assault. Prosecutors have not filed a formal charge against him. He was released Wednesday from the Benton County Jail on a $50,000 bond. Leslee Wright, a spokeswoman for Bentonville School District, previously said Whitfield was on leave and barred from district properties. The student told police Saturday about her concerns that her friend had been sexually assaulted. Police interviewed the girl, and she reported being sexually assaulted by Whitfield, according to the affidavit. She reported she had several encounters with Whitfield that were sexual in nature throughout the school year, according to the affidavit. She said Whitfield had kissed her, touched her inappropriately and sent text messages wanting to meet her, the affidavit states. The girl was also interviewed at the Children's Advocacy Center of Benton County, according to the affidavit. Police interviewed Whitfield, who admitted being in a position of authority over the girl in the theater program, according to the affidavit. The affidavit claims Whitfield said he was told not to have any more communications with the girl, but he made a Snapchat account and continued to communicate with her. He admitted to kissing the girl several times and asking her to send him photos of her, according to the affidavit. Siloam Springs District Judge A.J. Anglin ordered Whitfield not to have any contact with the girl. Whitfield's salary for this school year is $59,345, according to documents listed on the School District's website. Whitfield's LinkedIn profile says in his work as technical director at the Arend Arts Center he is responsible for various tasks such as managing installations at the center, overseeing design needs for all student productions and providing technical design workshops for technical theater students. The profile indicates he's held the job since September 2018. Whitfield is also listed on the website of Campfire Ministries as a member of the religious group's board of directors. However, the group's website and social media pages haven't shown any new activity since 2020. Caption: Micah Whitfield
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Bentonville School District employee accused of sexual assault released from jail on $50,000

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  1. What on earth goes on in the brain of these vile predators! Male animals that are sexually aggressive are desexed. This should be the standard treatment for these disgusting creatures!

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