News Summary
A Rock Hill middle school teacher, Douglas MacAlpine, faces serious legal issues, including charges of voyeurism and second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. After his arrest, disturbing digital evidence was found on his devices, prompting ongoing investigations. Rock Hill Schools have placed him on administrative leave as the community awaits further updates.
Rock Hill Teacher Faces More Legal Trouble
There’s an unsettling story coming out of Rock Hill, where a middle school teacher and track coach is in a whole lot of trouble. Douglas MacAlpine, age 37, was arrested for the second time on April 9, and it seems things are only getting worse for him.
Let’s rewind a bit. MacAlpine’s legal troubles started when he was first arrested on March 31. At that time, he was facing five counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. The investigation sniffed out a link between MacAlpine and some truly disturbing digital files that showed graphic child sexual abuse. Those files were traced back to an account associated with him, which is, needless to say, incredibly alarming.
Digital Footprints Lead to Discovery
The good news, if we can call it that, is that the authorities confirmed MacAlpine did not create any of the child sexual abuse content in these files. Even more importantly, they found no evidence that any Rock Hill students were involved in the material uncovered during the investigation.
As if that wasn’t enough, digital forensics experts got involved and made some shocking discoveries on MacAlpine’s phone. These findings led to him being hit with an additional charge of voyeurism. As a result, investigators seized all of his digital devices for detailed examination.
Sneaky Videos from the Classroom
What they found raises eyebrows even higher. Investigators uncovered a video of a female staff member filmed without her knowledge, and even more disturbing was that it was taken from underneath a table in a classroom at Castle Heights Middle School! This incident occurred in April 2024 and depicted a minor in a dress, filmed without consent—both shocking and scandalous.
Due to this unacceptable behavior, MacAlpine is now facing charges for peeping or voyeurism related to this classroom incident. This is particularly egregious because, as educators, these individuals are entrusted with the safety and well-being of children. Deputy Trent Faris of the York County Sheriff’s Office made it clear that this breach of trust is something serious.
Legal Proceedings and School Response
During a bond hearing on April 9, MacAlpine was given a $5,000 surety bond for the voyeurism charge and a $25,000 bond for the previous charges. Jail records indicate that he has since bonded out and is no longer in custody as of this writing.
In response to these alarming developments, Rock Hill Schools took immediate action and placed MacAlpine on administrative leave following his first arrest. Parents and students are likely feeling uneasy about the whole situation, and rightfully so.
Ongoing Investigation
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities still combing through MacAlpine’s digital devices looking for more potential evidence. While they continue their work, they have reassured the community that there is no indication of Rock Hill students appearing in any of the incriminating footage connected to the charges.
As of now, it’s a waiting game as investigators gather more information, and the Rock Hill Schools have not provided any further statements regarding the case. The safety of students is paramount, and everyone is keeping a close watch on how this situation unfolds.
Stay tuned as we await more updates from this ongoing investigation. It’s a troubling story, and the community is hoping for answers soon.
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Additional Resources
- WBTV News
- Herald Online
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- Wikipedia: Sexual exploitation of children
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