The teen still had the messages and police placed them into evidence. The girl told police that she didn’t know how to respond. After he left his position at the school, she says he began making her feel uncomfortable and he began sending her text messages and well as graphic “memes” that were sexual in nature and saying that he loved her. The girl described herself as a “black sheep” and saw Chapman as a father figure and friend. She said that she and Champman both liked anime cartoons and would sometimes watch them together after school. The teacher says that they spoke to one of the girls about her relationship with Chapman and was told that he was sending her text messages that were sexual in nature.ĭetectives interviewed the girl on November 13, 2018. Indiana State Police began investigating allegations against Chapman on Novemafter a teacher told police she was concerned Chapman was spending time alone in the band room with two female students, ages 16 and 17, at the time of the incidents. Superintendent Walker noted that former band director Bill Laughlin will take over all duties for now. Chapman was hired at Paoli in the summer of 2019. The Paoli School Board placed Chapman on administrative leave on Monday. Chapman is scheduled to appear for his initial hearing before Greene Superior Judge Dena Martin on Thursday, December 19th. He posted a $400 bond and was released from jail. He also served as the band director for the school’s marching band and pep band.Ĭhapman is facing a charge of dissemination of matter harmful to minors, a Level 6 felony. Chapman, 33, of West Lafayette, taught band class at Eastern-Greene Schools from Jthrough July 9, 2018.
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