Another coach/teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a minor

Thirty-one-year-old Karlton Rashad Davis, now former boys’ basketball coach for Linden- Kildare High School, is being investigated for an improper relationship win a minor. Davis was arrested in Titus County on Wednesday and is being held on a collective $100,000 bond. Davis was the second area teacher/ coach accused of an improper relationship with a minor, however, Davis’s accusation came from someone outside the district.

Linden-Kildare ISD issued this statement on social media. “In response to the recent allegations made against an LKCISD employee, we want to ensure our parents and community know that the district took swift action. As soon as the initial accusation was made, the employee was immediately placed on administrative leave and has not been on campus or in contact with students or staff since that time.

“The allegations were made outside of our district and did not involve a current or former student of LKCISD nor do any of those involved live in our community.”

We want our community to know that we take these allegations very seriously and that the employee is no longer employed at the district.

If you have information about the case you are asked to call the Hughes Springs Police Department at 903-639-2621.