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Sunday World
11-07-2025
- Sunday World
Ex-school teacher (33) charged after ‘prolonged pattern of abuse and grooming' of teen
Investigators said the victim decided to come forward after turning 18," following time spent processing the experience and trauma associated with the abuse' A former South Carolina teacher has been taken into custody following an alleged "prolonged and inappropriate" relationship with a teen. Nicole Ballew Callaham (33) turned herself in to the Anderson County Detention Center on Thursday, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said. She has been charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Detectives say the charges stem from a "prolonged and inappropriate" relationship with a teenage boy that allegedly began in 2021 and continued for at least two years. Nicole Ballew Callaham News in 90 Seconds - July 11th Callaham, a teacher at the time, began 'grooming behaviour' with the boy in his early teen years, authorities said. The relationship intensified as she allegedly signed the student out of school, transported him to practices, and served as a supervisor for after-school activities. These repeated interactions allegedly led to a prolonged pattern of abuse, which was corroborated by search warrants and ongoing cooperation with the victim's family, according to authorities. The New York Post has reported that Callaham taught at Homeland Park Elementary School from 2017 until her resignation on May 21. 'The relationship intensified as she reportedly signed the student out of school, transported him to practices and served as a supervisor for after-school activities,' the sheriff's office said. 'These repeated interactions led to a prolonged pattern of abuse, which was corroborated by search warrants and ongoing cooperation with the victim's family.' Investigators said the victim decided to come forward after turning 18," following time spent processing the experience and trauma associated with the abuse'. In addition to the charges in Anderson County, the Greenville City Police Department has brought similar charges against Callaham. The alleged conduct extended into its jurisdiction when the boy attended school in Greenville. Callaham has resigned from Anderson School District Five. Authorities said she voluntarily surrendered herself on Thursday morning to the Anderson County Detention Center.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Yahoo
Former Elementary School Teacher, 33, Arrested After 'Inappropriate' and 'Prolonged' Relationship with 14-Year-Old: Police
A former elementary school teacher in Anderson County, S.C., was arrested and charged after being accused of having "an inappropriate and unlawful relationship with a 14-year-old male," police have said Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, is facing multiple charges from both the Anderson County Sheriff's Office and the Greenville Police Department The suspect and the teenager's relationship "intensified as she reportedly signed the student out of school, transported him to practices, and served as a supervisor for after-school activities," the ACSO wrote on social mediaA former elementary school teacher in South Carolina has been arrested after having "an inappropriate and unlawful relationship with a 14-year-old male," authorities have said. On the morning of Thursday, July 10, former Anderson County teacher Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, "voluntarily surrendered herself" and was "charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor," the Anderson County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) wrote in an Instagram post. Detectives determined that the former teacher "had a prolonged" relationship with the teen, and had allegedly "engaged in grooming behavior toward the boy during his early teenage years," the post stated. "An investigation initiated in May 2025 uncovered evidence that the misconduct began in 2021 and continued for at least two years with the then teenage boy," the sheriff's office wrote. The Greenville Police Department added in a separate post obtained by PEOPLE and shared on Facebook that "some of the alleged criminal activity had occurred within the jurisdiction of the City of Greenville." The police department confirmed that Callaham had previously worked as an elementary school teacher, writing, "The investigation revealed that Callaham engaged in an inappropriate and unlawful relationship with a 14-year-old male. Based on evidence collected, Greenville detectives obtained arrest warrants for multiple offenses committed within our jurisdiction." In addition to the ACSO's charges, the suspect has also been charged with eight counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and four counts of unlawful conduct towards a child by the Greenville Police Department. The ACSO said on Instagram that the suspect and the teenager's relationship had "intensified as she reportedly signed the student out of school, transported him to practices, and served as a supervisor for after-school activities." "These repeated interactions led to a prolonged pattern of abuse, which was corroborated by search warrants and ongoing cooperation with the victim's family," the sheriff's office added. "According to investigators, the victim made the decision to come forward after turning 18, following time spent processing the experience and trauma associated with the abuse," the post stated. The sheriff's office also confirmed that a "parallel investigation is currently underway by the Clemson City Police Department." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Callaham has since resigned from her teaching position "and Anderson School District Five is aware of the investigation and charges made by ACSO detectives," the post noted. Following Callaham's arraignment on the ACSO's charges, "she will be transported to the Greenville County Detention Center for charges filed by the Greenville Police Department," the police department wrote on Facebook. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office and Anderson School District Five didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. The Greenville City Police Department didn't have any additional updates to share at this time. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. Read the original article on People
American Military News
24-06-2025
- American Military News
1 killed, 9 wounded in major shooting in South Carolina
One person was killed and nine others were injured on Saturday as a result of a 'chaotic' shooting at a Juneteenth event near a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in South Carolina. An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting. According to Fox Carolina, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the shooting occurred at roughly 10 p.m. on Saturday near the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Anderson County. The sheriff's officers noted that the shooting occurred after a fight. 'Anderson County deputies are responding after multiple people are shot on Saturday evening,' the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said in a post on Instagram. 'At least 10 people were gunned down in a neighborhood along Scarborough Road after a fight ensued on the street and shots rang out.' Law enforcement officials confirmed that one individual was killed, one individual was flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital, and at least eight other individuals were transported to local hospitals as a result of Saturday's shooting incident. 'The chaotic scene brought in more than 100 law enforcement personnel, EMS, firefighters, troopers and SCDNR after hundreds of people scattered, leaving behind shoes and debris in the roadway,' the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said. 'We know the crowd gathered for a Juneteenth celebration for the sixth year in a row.' READ MORE: 3 killed, 2 wounded in shooting near Salt Lake City According to WSPA, the Anderson County Coroner identified the deceased victim in Saturday's shooting as 35-year-old Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb. The Anderson County Coroner determined that the 35-year-old victim was killed as a result of a gunshot wound she sustained in her abdomen. WSPA noted that Cobb's death has been ruled a homicide. Fox Carolina reported that 18-year-old Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings was arrested and charged for murder and for the possession of a weapon during a violent crime. In a statement obtained by WSPA, Shale Remien, an Anderson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson, said that 'chaos is an understatement' when describing Saturday's crime scene. 'What we do know is that multiple shots rang out with multiple people hurt all at the same time,' Remien said. 'We had people who were being taken physically from the scene, and that is why you see the debris. You see pieces of clothing; you see everything just scattered on the ground at this point in time, because we even have people who took off within their own cars in order to get to the hospital.'
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Yahoo
18-year-old arrested in fatal Upstate Juneteenth shooting
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Deputies have identified an 18-year-old as one of many suspects in a fatal shooting that occurred at a Juneteenth event in Anderson County. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office has charged Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after a large scene Saturday that brought in more than 100 first responders to Scarborough Road. Authorities responded to a reported fight that led to a shooting near the Veterans of Foreign Wars amidst the Juneteenth celebration. Hundreds of people were in attendance at the event when Hollings and others reportedly fired several shots at innocent bystanders, fatally hitting 35-year-old Laporshia Cobbs, who was a mother of three. The Anderson County Coroner's Office reported that she was pronounced dead at the scene. Nine other shooting victims were taken for emergency care in Anderson and Greenville counties. Deputies announced Monday morning during a press conference that three victims remain hospitalized. One of those three is a woman who is in very critical condition, according to authorities. After receiving numerous tips from the public, law enforcement was able to identify Hollings as one of several persons of interest. He was apprehended late Sunday night and booked into the Anderson County Detention Center. Deputies said more arrests and charges are expected as the shooting investigation continues. Anyone with information should contact CrimeStoppers or call 1 (866) 917-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Perth Now
23-06-2025
- Perth Now
1 dead, 9 wounded in South Carolina shooting on Saturday
One person has died and at least nine others were injured after a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration in South Carolina over the weekend. More than 100 law enforcement officers and rescue workers were called to what officers described as a 'chaotic scene' in the town of Anderson on Saturday night. 'At least 10 people were gunned down in a neighbourhood along Scarborough Road after a fight ensued on the street and shots rang out,' the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. 'Right now, deputies can confirm one person is unfortunately dead, one patient was flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital and at least eight others were taken to nearby hospitals'. 'Hundreds of people scattered (after hearing the shots), leaving behind shoes and debris in the roadway'. 'This remains an active investigation and detectives and deputies continue to work the scene'. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The coroner's office has identified the deceased individual as Laporshia Janae Gray Cobb, 35, who reportedly died at the scene from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Juneteenth has been a federal holiday in the US since 2021. It is celebrated on June 19, commemorating the end of slavery in the country after the Civil War. The town of Anderson is located in the north-west of South Carolina and has a population of 30,000 Credit: Supplied / Supplied Police officials said there is no political motive behind the incident. Anderson County's Criminal Investigation Division has reported they have identified persons of interest in connection to the shooting. No arrests have been made by law enforcement yet.
