Former NC teacher accused of violating sex offender registry

Former NC teacher accused of violating sex offender registry

POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - A former high school teacher has been indicted after officials said he violated the terms of the state's sex offender registry. According to the district attorney's office for Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties, John Brian Taylor, a former Polk County high school teacher previously convicted of taking indecent liberties with a student, was recently indicted on a charge of violating the terms of the state's sex o…

Police arrest “violent predator” after sex registry violations - 101.5 WKKG

Michael O. Kent. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department Police say that a serious violent predator is back in jail less than a month after being released from custody. According to the Columbus Police Department, 36-year-old Michael O. Kent was released from jail June 2nd after being held on charges from October of 2022 of violating the sex offender registry requirements and unlawful entry by a serious sex offender. Police say that before …