Ledford High School teacher arrested for sex offense with student
by ELIOT DUKE
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A Ledford High School teacher is facing multiple charges for having a sexual relationship with one of his students.

Scott Edwin Ring, 41, of 936 South Ridge Court in Winston-Salem, was arrested Friday and charged with felony taking indecent liberties with a minor and felony sex offense with a student by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, according to an arrest warrant obtained from the Davidson County Clerk of Courts office.

“I can confirm that the SBI arrested Scott Ring on charges of taking indecent liberties with a student and sex offense with a student,” Noelle Talley, public information officer with the N.C. Department of Justice, said in a e-mail to the Thomasville Times. “I don’t have any other details to share right now. The investigation is ongoing.”

Ring, a science teacher at LHS for the past 12 years, was taken to the Davidson County Detention Center and issued a $200,000 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 3 in Lexington. According to the arrest warrant, the offenses occurred between Aug. 1, 2008 and Sept. 30, 2008.

“The defendant’s detention is justified because there is probable cause to believe that on or about the date of offense shown [Ring] unlawfully, willfully and feloniously did engage in a sexual act with a known Ledford High School student,” the arrest warrant states. “At the time of this offense, the defendant was a teacher at Ledford High School and the victim was a student at this same school.”

Davidson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Fred Mock said Ring is still employed, but is no longer at LHS while the school system conducts its own investigation.

“[Ring] has been a teacher with us since 1998,” said Mock. “The matter is under investigation by our HR division in collaboration with our board attorney. He is currently an employee. The investigation is ongoing at this time. [Ring] is not at the school.”

Talley would not say what spurred the investigation or how the SBI became aware of the incident. Davidson County Sheriff David Grice said his office was not involved in the investigation.

Staff Writer Eliot Duke can be reached at 888-3578, or duke@tvilletimes.com.
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comments (23)
« Editor3 wrote on Thursday, Sep 02 at 02:48 PM »
The Times has been following this case, as it has been continued several times. The next date is set for late October of this year.

I agree that many newspapers report on charges, but don't follow up. The Times plans to report the results of the court case once it has taken place. Stay tuned and thank you for your comments.
« question??? wrote on Tuesday, Aug 17 at 12:16 PM »
Why all the delays? These stories are big news when they happen, but never any follow-up. Not picking on this newspaper, but talking about the press in general. They are quick with their "top story" about a teacher being arrested, but not so quick with any follow-up.
« booboochicken wrote on Tuesday, Aug 03 at 01:41 AM »
any updates on the trial? Thanks.
« Editor1 wrote on Saturday, Jun 19 at 10:19 AM »
The court date was June 16, but the case has been continued. Keep following the Times to find out the outcome of Ring's court trial.
« question??? wrote on Thursday, Jun 17 at 03:30 PM »
What is going on with this case?
« anonymous wrote on Thursday, Jun 10 at 06:23 PM »
I had Mr. Ring My first semester and he is a good teacher I learned alot from him. Now I'm not going to say he is guilty or not and if he is the I pray that God will touch him and help him change. If he is found innocent then all of you doing Gods job for him and judging Mr. Ring from your assumptions then that is between you and God but last time I checked it wasn't you that created all things... So shut your mouth stop being so judgmental and pray for him and that the truth will be known no matter what it is. He is as human as you and me and none of us are perfect so no matter how challenging it may be for you, if he is found guilty, FORGIVE him and move on!!...But like I said as a teacher he was really good I learned alot from him..
« Pacmann wrote on Tuesday, Mar 16 at 10:27 AM »
I had him last semester as well... Creepy...
« Missprincess wrote on Monday, Mar 15 at 05:18 PM »
I had mr ring this past semester he made me sit In the front the whole time. I knew there was something about him that creeped me out maybe this was it hmm who knows
« chevy RIDDIN HIGH wrote on Tuesday, Mar 09 at 06:42 PM »
i had mr. ring a couple times 2003-05 and u kno wat? this does not surprise me at all!!! dude always was a weird teacher that got overly upset when we cut up in class. he looks like da type dat has no wife or significant other at home. To be in a situation to be accused of these charges is innapporiate in it self altogerther. Ring is a sicko!!!! they need to confiscate his laptop and see wats on there cuz yalll kno he prolly got sick stuff on there too.....perv
« ????????? wrote on Monday, Feb 22 at 08:58 PM »
well i had Mr.Ring as a student at Ledford (3 times) about 9yrs ago, and I cant beliebe this!! Im not sure of all the details, but how old was this kid? If at least 17 then the student has no reason to open their mouth expecially a year later (its prob the students parents wanting money or something) now like i said I dont know all the details, but I know for a fact he IS a good man and if you ever needed anything he was there!!!! Student prob got pissed bc he ended the realationship or something!! but if you are at least 17 then you knew what the hell you were doing was wrong so if he did do it, he isnt the only one who is wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
« anonymous wrote on Monday, Feb 22 at 08:03 PM »
Why then was his bond set at $200,000 if no evidence existed? Why then is he no longer employed with the school system? Maybe you should get your facts straight!
« Tiredoftalk wrote on Monday, Feb 22 at 02:04 PM »
People are arrested without evidence. Anyone can take a warrant out on another and have them arrested depending on the alledged crime. They can even lie on the warrant and have someone arrested. The victim (the one arrested) then has to prove his/her innocence. Anything that is published on the news before ALL evidence is look at, turns into the person being guilty. So judgmental. And so un right!
« anonymous wrote on Sunday, Feb 21 at 10:07 PM »
Everyone needs to keep in mind that he was arrested for a crime...apparently evidence does exist. People are not just arrested for hearsay.
« Tiredoftalk wrote on Saturday, Feb 20 at 12:24 PM »
To sky68, I am sure if it were your child you would be upset and so would I, but the man had been ACCUSED and not convicted. And is he charged with rape?? Or indecent liberties, which means the child consented if it did happen? What happened to innocent until proven guilty? I know this does happen but how many kids have gotten angry with teachers and accused them of soemthing they did not do? And it alledgedly happened over a year ago? Why now that it is coming out? Make your words soft for you may have to eat them! There is one judge in this life and I am sorry to say it is NOT you!
« who knows. wrote on Friday, Feb 19 at 10:38 PM »
i would like to point out that no he was not married and no he did not have any children and that was due to childhood. and no, he is innocent until proven guilty so if in fact he's innocent then yes his career is all down the drain thanks to an immature brat, who should be in some trouble of their own. and if he is guilty then so be it. its his fault and he will have to suffer the consequences. but that does not make him a horrible man. everyone makes bad choices in life, some worse than others. so if you do not know him keep your mouth shut. if you do know him then you know all the positives about him and how great of a teacher he is and what a great man he is. he isn't weird and hes never acted gay before he keeps to himself and does his job. sure, your entitled to your own opinion but you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. so grow up.
« IDIOTS wrote on Friday, Feb 19 at 08:44 PM »
You are all close minded idiots, if you don't know this man then keep your damn mouth shut.

« LHS Student wrote on Thursday, Feb 18 at 11:03 PM »
I believe that Mr. Ring is innocent. The entire Ledford Community needs to stand behind him because he has been nothing but help for Ledford Senior High School. I have watched him mold students into the successful men and women that they are today and he should be given some credit for that. I say that we should support him!
« ?? wrote on Monday, Feb 15 at 12:54 PM »
Is this teacher married or have children? A 12 year career down the drain. Wow!
« LHS SENIORS '10 wrote on Monday, Feb 15 at 11:19 AM »
He's innocent until proven guilty. You can't judge a book by its cover just because you do not like it.

He was a cool teacher and kept to himself. Not much to go on except my fellow students thought of him as "different..."

Hope all is well for him & turns out to be innocent in the end.

« lhs student wrote on Monday, Feb 15 at 10:50 AM »
sky68ou1: your a ignorant hick he would be in the exact same position he is now your not special in anyway shape or form