A West Virginia school teacher has been fired after she was arrested last week on suspicion of sexually abusing a child.
Emily Joy Wise, 38, was taken into custody on Jan. 14 by the West Virginia State Police, her arrest involving "serious allegations."
"As required by the West Virginia Code, any employee subject to a fact-finding investigation involving conduct alleged to jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of students must be immediately placed on suspension, the school district said. "This mandated action was taken by the school system immediately upon becoming aware of the allegation."
"Ms. Wise is no longer employed by Jackson County Schools. In accordance with state law, the West Virginia Department of Education’s licensure agency has been notified of the arrest," the statement continued. "All other mandatory reporting obligations have also been fulfilled."
Wise is being held at South Central Regional Jail on $250,000 bail.