Ohio teacher faces charges of sexual battery involving student

Garrett Stringer-Smith, a 31-year-old teacher in western Ohio, faces two counts of sexual battery involving a 17-year-old student. He has been placed on administrative leave by Twin Valley Community Local Schools. The alleged relationship began in the fall when the student was still 17. Investigators report that sexual encounters occurred in various locations, including a school building. Stringer-Smith was arrested at his home, where investigators removed several items related to the case. He is currently in jail awaiting arraignment, with no indications of additional victims.