Three Arrested Following Investigation into Student Abuse at East Swain Elementary

BRYSON CITY, NC – Swain County Sheriff Brian Kirkland has announced the arrest of three individuals following a joint investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a former employee at East Swain Elementary School.The investigation was launched after an official with Swain County Public Schools reported concerns regarding the treatment of a student with a disability. The Swain County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) to conduct a