BRYANT, Ark. — A former Bryant High School teacher is set to receive additional charges after an investigation uncovered more information regarding alleged sexual misconduct with a student.
The Bryant Police Department said on Tuesday that another student had come forward, which led investigators to seek additional charges of first-degree sexual assault against 32-year-old Heather Hare.
According to the indictment letter we obtained from the United States District Court Eastern District of Arkansas, Hare "knowingly persuaded" a minor to engage in sexual activity from about August 2021 to about April 24, 2022.
In addition, Hare traveled with a minor from Arkansas to Washington D.C. around April 21, 2022, and engaged in sexual activity.
Hare was arrested and is currently being held at the Saline County Detention Facility.
Bryant police conducted its initial investigation in April, where detectives secured a warrant for Hare on felony charges of first-degree sexual assault.
Hare then surrendered herself to the Saline County Detention Center on the morning of April 14.