Kevin James McLean, a former Dripping Springs teacher accused of sending inappropriate Snapchats to students, giving them THC has been arrested
Kevin James McLean, a Dripping Springs (ISD) Middle School teacher, was arrested on May 5, 2022, after inappropriate interaction with students.
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the communications on April 27. Investigators learned that McLean sent inappropriate images to juveniles through Snapchat, a press release from the sheriff’s office said. It is unknown how many students McLean sent images to.
McLean also provided vaping devices with nicotine and THC — the active ingredient of cannabis — to students, according to the sheriff’s office.
McLean was immediately placed on leave and his access to the campus was removed, Dripping Springs ISD said. He resigned after the investigation began.
According to a statement made by DSISD, McLean was employed on Aug. 11, 2020, after clearing a national, fingerprint-based background check required of all staff.
He was subsequently assigned to the teacher and coach track at DSMS.
He was placed on leave on April 27, 2022, and his access to all campuses and students was immediately terminated due to reported unlawful social media posts.
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Kevin James McLean, a Dripping Springs (ISD) middle school teacher, was arrested on Thursday, May 5, after the Hays County Sheriff’s Office became aware of McLean participating in inappropriate communication with students.https://t.co/ONo2sljRaZ
— Hays Free Press || News-Dispatch (@haysfreepress) May 5, 2022
Who Is Kevin Mclean?
He passed the national fingerprint-based background check that all employees must pass.
Kevin was arrested and taken into custody on Thursday, May 5, for sending students inappropriate images.
He was accused of sending obscene photographs to students over social media as well as offering nicotine and THC vapes to them.
McLean will not be returning to any campus or school district property, according to officials, because the district had previously received and accepted his resignation, which had nothing to do with the latest claims.
Dripping Spring Teacher Was Arrested Sending Inappropriate Photos To Students
Kevin, a former Dripping Springs ISD teacher, was arrested for allegedly providing THC vapes and nicotine to students.
Kevin James McLean, 30, was charged with four counts of sale, distribution or display of harmful materials to a minor; and three counts of felony distribution of a controlled substance to a minor.
He’s also accused of sending them offensive Snapchat photographs.
The Snapchats included conversations from one of the three students, in which the teacher and student appear to be planning a meeting time and location.
One of the students’ parents recorded a discussion with their daughter concerning the messages.
One of the students told her parents in the audio recording that the teacher sent her Snapchat messages with at least one sexually graphic video.
“Investigators learned that Kevin McLean had sent the students inappropriate images through the Snapchat social media app. They were also told that McLean provided the students with nicotine and THC vapes.”
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Seven Warrant Were Issued For Kevin Mclean
According to a news statement from Hays County, McLean, 30, was apprehended and arrested at approximately 2:10 p.m. on May 5 after seven arrest warrants were obtained.
According to Hays Country McLean faces four class A misdemeanor charges of sale, distribution, or display of hazardous material to a juvenile, as well as three second-degree felony accusations of distribution of controlled substance to a minor.
Dripping Springs ISD said in an updated statement to KXAN that it actively cooperated with law authorities and will continue its own investigation and that it is committed to the safety and security of all children.
McLean’s cell phone was searched on May 4 and details about allegations of improper relationships with three students aged 12 to 14 were revealed.
Kevin Mclean Mugshot On Twitter
Kevin Mclean has sparked a Twitter conversation after sending inappropriate photographs to students.
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office learned of an investigation into inappropriate communication between middle school students and a teacher on April 27, 2022.
Kevin Mclean, 30, has been charged with the Sale, Distribution, or Display of Harmful Materials to a Minor, as well as the Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Minor.
