October 17th 2024.
A disturbing case has emerged from Mountain Range High School, involving a school administrator who is facing serious charges. The 27-year-old, Tate Drane, has been accused of sending sexually explicit photos to a student. On Thursday, he was officially charged with two counts of child sex assault and one count of internet sexual exploitation of a child in Adams County District Court.
According to a news release from the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Drane is facing three felonies, including sexual assault on a child in a position of trust and sexual assault on a child. The charges were brought after he was arrested by Westminster police on Monday. This came after multiple reports through the Safe2Tell program, which allows students to report concerning behavior or incidents anonymously.
The investigation revealed that Drane had sent inappropriate photos to an underage student. The 17-year-old girl, who is a freshman at the school, received 13 photos from Drane via Snapchat. These photos included shots of his face, body, and genitals, accompanied by lewd captions. He also asked the girl to send back nude photographs. These disturbing actions were discovered through an arrest affidavit.
Further details have emerged, indicating that Drane had previously assaulted the girl when she was in middle school. However, she did not report the assault at the time. This is a troubling revelation and has added to the seriousness of the charges against Drane.
The school district has taken swift action in response to these allegations. Drane has been placed on administrative leave until further notice, according to officials from Adams 12 Five Star Schools. It is unclear when his next court date will be scheduled.
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping our children safe and the potential dangers that can exist within our communities. We must remain vigilant and report any concerning behavior, as was done in this situation through the Safe2Tell program. Let us all work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our youth.
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