LEE COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — A former Lee County teacher reportedly turned herself in to authorities the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 18, on charges of child molestation and sexual assault by a teacher, principal or other administrator.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) confirmed that the former teacher is Danielle Weaver, 29. As of 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, WALB confirmed Weaver was out on bond.

This comes after the Leesburg Police Department was made aware of allegations against Weaver regarding inappropriate contact between a teacher and student and called the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to assist.

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Warrants were reportedly taken out for Weaver’s arrest by the GBI. She turned herself in Wednesday morning, officials said.

On Feb. 5, the Lee County School System provided the statement they sent out to parents regarding this investigation. Read it in full below:

“Reports and rumors are circulating concerning alleged inappropriate contact between a teacher and student in a Lee County School System school. We, at the 9th grade campus, can confirm that there is an ongoing legal investigation involving law enforcement concerning the alleged conduct of a former staff member who is no longer working for the district. Upon discovering the allegations, school and district leadership acted immediately to ensure the safety and well-being of students, as well as to conduct a thorough investigation.

The individuals who have been directly affected have been contacted. The district will continue to cooperate with law enforcement, as well as with those affected, to ensure that no obstacles to resolving the investigation exist.

The safety and well-being of our students remains our highest priority. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us."

The GBI has not provided any update in this case.

Lee County arrest records list the following charges for Weaver:

• Child molestation
• Sexual assault by teacher/principal/asst. principal or other administrator engaged in sexual contact

According to the LCSO, Weaver’s bond was set at $50,000. Each charge carries a $25,000 fine.

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