Bentonville High School staff member arrested for sexual assault involving student

Justin Trobaugh
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Bentonville High School staff member was arrested on January 29 following an investigation into a report of inappropriate behavior with a student.

According to a press release from the Bentonville Police Department, Micah Whitfield, 47, was arrested for second-degree sexual assault, a class B felony.

Whitfield is listed on the school’s website as the technical director for the district’s Arend Arts Center.

Bentonville High School released a statement in response to the arrest:

We fully support Bentonville Police as they secure the facts in this situation. This individual is on leave and barred from district properties, pending the outcome of law enforcement’s investigation.

Bentonville High School

Since this is an ongoing investigation, police say no additional information is available.

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