Bryan orchestra teacher arrested in Defiance, will be extradited to Georgia on internet sex charges

DEFIANCE, Ohio (WTVG) - A 40-year-old Archbold man was arrested Friday, wanted for internet sex charges in Roswell, Georgia.

The teacher at Bryan City Schools resigned last week, according to administrators, after law enforcement officials from Georgia notified the school he was facing criminal charges.

In a letter sent to parents by superintendent Mark Rairigh, the school said they were told on May 1 that Brandon Gordon was charged for soliciting minors.

According to the letter, Gordon was removed from the school and resigned his position. It said nationwide warrants were issued for his arrest.

It is believed the inappropriate electronic telecommunications were not with local minors in this specific case, though the current investigation by local law enforcement suggests there may be victims in Ohio, according to the press release from Georgia officials.

The Roswell Police Department says Gordon is facing the following charges:

• Use of computer service to seduce, solicit, lure or entice a child to commit an illegal act
• Electronically furnishing obscene material to minors
• Child molestation
• Two counts of solicitation of sodomy

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