By CONNOR HOLMES
published in the Cape Coral Daily Breeze 8/11/09
A North Fort Myers teacher, accused in July of sex crimes against two second-grade females, has been accused of committing similar acts against a third victim from his classroom.
David Ashley McNabb, 51, of 11982 Glen Ave., Fort Myers, faces three counts of molestation of a victim under 12 years old. He also faces one count of sexual battery against a victim under 12 years old, a capital felony, according to records from the Lee County Clerk of Courts.
McNabb has been suspended from teaching at Tropic Isles Elementary in North Fort Myers pending the outcome of his legal case as well as a separate investigation by the Lee County School District.
In addition, he was ordered earlier this month not to leave Lee County, to stay away from public schools and day cares and not to have contact with anyone under the age of 18, court records indicate.
McNabb pleaded not guilty to the July charges, which stemmed from an investigation by the Lee County Sheriff's Office after two young girls from McNabb's class accused him of touching them inappropriately in the classroom.
A third victim said Thursday during an interview with Children's Advocacy Center workers that she had been touched by McNabb between December and June on several occasions.
McNabb had been released from the Lee County Jail on $135,000 bond from the July charges when he was arrested Friday. He was rereleased on $30,000 bond Saturday afternoon.
McNabb will be arraigned on the charges Monday before Judge Ramiro Manalich.
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North Fort Myers teacher accused of molesting students; 2 second-grade girls say he touched them in class
By CONNOR HOLMES
published in the Cape Coral Daily Breeze 7/17/09
A second-grade teacher at Tropic Isles Elementary School is held in the Lee County Jail without bond as police and school district officials investigate claims that he molested two female students this past school year.
David Ashley McNabb, 51, of 11982 Glen Ave., Fort Myers, was charged Wednesday with capital sexual battery and two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation.
Tropic Isles, recently recognized for the prestigious Governor's Sterling Award, is located at 5145 Orange Grove Blvd. in North Fort Myers.
School district officials said McNabb will not return to a Lee County classroom if the district finds validity to the accusations against him.
Officials are concerned about the safety of students, and do not necessarily rely on the same burden of proof required to convict McNabb of the crimes of which he is accused, said district spokesperson Joe Donzelli.
"We will always err on the side of caution when it comes to kids," he said Thursday. "He is no longer welcome at this point at his school or any other school campus in the district. We'll be conducting our own investigation which will be done concurrently but separately."
Donzelli said the school district will assist the Lee County Sheriff's Office with its criminal investigation against McNabb however it can, as well as offer counseling to the alleged victims.
McNabb will be suspended with pay beginning Aug. 17 at the start of the 2009-10 school year. His suspension continues until the district concludes its investigation.
Reports state that two girls, students in McNabb's second-grade classroom, told deputies Tuesday that they had been sexually assaulted by their teacher on several occasions between January and the end of the school year.
During forensic interviews with the Children's Advocacy Center, the girls reportedly said that they would approach McNabb for schoolwork questions, at which point he would touch them inappropriately outside and inside their clothing.
The school district is now asking parents to come forward with any information about this or other alleged incidents involving McNabb.
"If there's anyone out there that's got additional information regarding this incident or any other incident, they need to come forward," Donzelli said. "We don't know if there's anyone else out there, but if there is we want to know about it."
Anyone with information is asked to call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 477-1000.
Investigations continue.
published in the Cape Coral Daily Breeze 7/17/09
A second-grade teacher at Tropic Isles Elementary School is held in the Lee County Jail without bond as police and school district officials investigate claims that he molested two female students this past school year.
David Ashley McNabb, 51, of 11982 Glen Ave., Fort Myers, was charged Wednesday with capital sexual battery and two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation.
Tropic Isles, recently recognized for the prestigious Governor's Sterling Award, is located at 5145 Orange Grove Blvd. in North Fort Myers.
School district officials said McNabb will not return to a Lee County classroom if the district finds validity to the accusations against him.
Officials are concerned about the safety of students, and do not necessarily rely on the same burden of proof required to convict McNabb of the crimes of which he is accused, said district spokesperson Joe Donzelli.
"We will always err on the side of caution when it comes to kids," he said Thursday. "He is no longer welcome at this point at his school or any other school campus in the district. We'll be conducting our own investigation which will be done concurrently but separately."
Donzelli said the school district will assist the Lee County Sheriff's Office with its criminal investigation against McNabb however it can, as well as offer counseling to the alleged victims.
McNabb will be suspended with pay beginning Aug. 17 at the start of the 2009-10 school year. His suspension continues until the district concludes its investigation.
Reports state that two girls, students in McNabb's second-grade classroom, told deputies Tuesday that they had been sexually assaulted by their teacher on several occasions between January and the end of the school year.
During forensic interviews with the Children's Advocacy Center, the girls reportedly said that they would approach McNabb for schoolwork questions, at which point he would touch them inappropriately outside and inside their clothing.
The school district is now asking parents to come forward with any information about this or other alleged incidents involving McNabb.
"If there's anyone out there that's got additional information regarding this incident or any other incident, they need to come forward," Donzelli said. "We don't know if there's anyone else out there, but if there is we want to know about it."
Anyone with information is asked to call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 477-1000.
Investigations continue.
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