Memorial Middle teacher arrested over inappropriate messages to former student: HCSO

The Brief

  • A Memorial Middle School teacher faces charges after deputies say he sent inappropriate messages to a former student in Hillsborough County.
  • Detectives began investigating 31-year-old Christian Schneider in late July regarding communications with a former student at Franklin Middle School.
  • Investigators say Schneider admitted to engaging in inappropriate conversations with the victim dating back to 2023.

TAMPA, Fla. A Memorial Middle School teacher was arrested Friday after sending inappropriate messages to a former student, according to deputies.

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What we know:

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they started investigating the teacher, 31-year-old Christian Schneider, at the end of July. Detectives said Schneider was sending inappropriate messages to a former student at Franklin Middle School.

The Memorial Middle School teacher told investigators that he was involved in inappropriate conversations with the victim since 2023, according to HCSO.

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